28 August 2009

New research on family relationships and teenagers

New research from Spain has found that the quality of the relationship teenagers have with their families can help to prevent aggressive or anti-soaicl behaviour.

Read more: http://www.preventionaction.org/what-works/spain-it-s-worth-...

21 August 2009

DCSF launches guide to internet safety

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has launched a new tool to help parents and carers manage the risk of the internet whilst also allowing children and young people to enjoy the benefits.

Read more: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2009_0152

21 August 2009

Home Office confirms new protections for victims of harassment and domestic abuse

The Government has confirmed that courts will have greater freedoms to grant restraining orders when abusers appear before them, this will give victims immediate protection.

Read more: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&Relea...

18 August 2009

New research on who accesses intervention programmes

New research published in the Journal of Primary Prevention looks at who accesses prevention intervention programmes. The research found that education, the timing of the intervention and stress levels were all deciding factors in who completed the intervention.

Read more: http://www.preventionaction.org/what-works/arizona-hard-reac...

17 August 2009

Evaluation of Families and Schools Together

An evaluation of FAST (Families and Schools Together) has been published in the Journal of Family Psychology. The evaluation found that the children who took part has improved adaptability and reduced bad behaviour. FAST seeks to strengthen the bonds between parents and children and improve family functioning.

Read more: http://www.preventionaction.org/what-works/proving-benefits-...

14 August 2009

JRF study: Assessments of parenting and parenting support need

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has published a new report entitled Assessments of parenting and parenting support need by Joanne Kellet and Joanna Apps. The study explores the process for assessing parenting, parenting support needs and views on the nature of 'good' and 'good enough' parenting.

Read more: http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/parenting-support-need

14 August 2009

New research on the impact of family based prevention programmes

New research published in Family Relations has identified 11 principles of effective prevention programme design from an in-depth examination of what is on the market. The principles cross four aspects: design and content, relevance, implementation and quality assurance.

Read more: http://www.preventionaction.org/what-works/better-work-famil...

11 August 2009

National Statistics publishes provisional figures on civil partnerships

Provisional figures published by National Statistics show that the number of civil partnerships formed in UK fell by 18% in 2008 compared to 2007.

Read more: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/cpuknr0809.pdf

10 August 2009

New study finds parental method of control link to child's aggressive behaviour

A new study published in the British Journal of Development Psychology has found that the method of control used by parents is significantly related to a child's aggressive behaviour.

Read more: http://www.bps.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/releases$/...

10 August 2009

NHS launches BabyLifeCheck

Part of NHSChoices the BabyLifeCheck provides parents with information and advice on how to keep their baby happy, health and safe.

Read more: http://www.babylifecheck.co.uk/Default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCo...

06 August 2009

Government awards £3 million to support victims of rape and secual violence

The Government Equalities Office supported by the Home Office and the Department of Health, has announced £1.6 million for Rape Crises Centres. Policing Minister, David Hanson, has also announced an addition £1.67 million to establish eight Sexual Assault Referral Centres.

Read more: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.aspx?NewsAreaId=2&Relea...

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