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Resolution on Counting Children in the U.S. 2020 Census
Excerpt We are concerned that children being undercounted in the U.S. Census is a long-standing problem. Knowing how many children live…
Resolution on the Impact of Maternal Incarceration on Families and Children
Excerpt About 69% of women in jail or prison are mothers of minor children, and many are single mothers. By the…
Get Youth & Families Involved
Recently, Deborah Klein Walker, the Immediate Past President of the Global Alliance and a member of the Forum For Children’s Well-Being, participated…
What is Needed to Promote MEB Health of Children and Youth?
Recently, Deborah Klein Walker, the Immediate Past President of the Global Alliance and a member of the Forum For Children’s Well-Being, participated…
New NASEM Report Presents Opportunity to Improve MEB in Children and Youth
Recently, Deborah Klein Walker, the Immediate Past President of the Global Alliance and a member of the Forum For Children’s Well-Being, participated…
GA at UN: Children and Youth
The meeting, From 2011 to 2019: Global NCD Progress for Children and Youth, focused on (1) sharing global programs for NCDs,…
Resolution on Convention on the Rights of the Child
Excerpt The Global Alliance embeds its work in principles of human rights. In keeping with our approach, we are concerned that…
Resolution on the Prevention of Child Trafficking
Excerpt Although accurate data regarding trafficking are difficult to obtain given the nature of trafficking, it occurs worldwide, including in every…
Position Statement on Safe and Humane Schools: Violence Prevention
Introduction Many tragic school shootings in recent years have motivated policy-making aimed at putting an end to senseless violence in schools….
Position Statement on Safe and Humane Schools: Places of Community
Introduction Students’ engagement in school communities can have profound effects on their future success and well-being. Sense of community in schools…
Position Statement on Family Homelessness: Mental Health Needs of Children and Families
Introduction Each year, 1 in 30 American children experiences homelessness (Bassuk, DeCandia, Beach, & Berma, 2014). A recent systematic review and…
Position Statement on Shackling Children in Court: Implications for Adolescent Development
Introduction The overwhelming majority of court-involved juveniles are there for non-violent offenses (U.S. Department of Justice, 2014). Indeed, in 2011, the…