This study examines how family, school, and neighborhood environments support resilience among adolescents who experienced childhood maltreatment. Findings show that maternal involvement, school connectedness, and neighborhood social cohesion are important protective factors associated with positive functioning and social skills during adolescence. […]
This study examines how family, school, and neighborhood environments influence children’s behavioral health from early childhood through adolescence. Using longitudinal data, researchers found that factors such as child abuse, maternal depression, substance use, neighborhood conditions, school connectedness, and peer bullying were associated with behavioral problems at different developmental stages. The findings highlight the lasting impact of early childhood experiences and the importance of addressing multiple environmental factors to support children’s behavioral health and well-being. […]
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This study reviews research on how early childhood education and care policies, including childcare subsidies, Head Start, and universal pre-K, may help prevent child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV). The review found promising evidence that childcare subsidies and Head Start can reduce family violence or related risk factors, such as poverty and employment instability. Although more research is needed, the findings suggest that expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early education may support family well-being and help prevent violence. […]
This study examines how neighborhood social cohesion and housing insecurity relate to child maltreatment among low-income urban families. Researchers found that stronger neighborhood social cohesion was associated with lower levels of physical and psychological child abuse, partly because it was linked to reduced housing insecurity. The findings highlight how supportive neighborhoods and stable housing can work together to help prevent child maltreatment and strengthen family well-being. […]
This article describes the EITC Access Project, a Michigan initiative designed to help eligible families access the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and strengthen their financial stability. The project combines community education with individualized benefits advocacy through home-visiting programs, using financial education and empowerment strategies to increase tax credit utilization. By helping families access financial resources, the initiative aims to reduce economic stress and support child maltreatment prevention. […]
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Dr. Susan Yoon is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Social Work and Director of the THRIVE Research Lab. Her research focuses on promoting resilience and well-being among children who have experienced trauma and maltreatment. She examines pathways to resilient development, the effects of childhood adversity on youth behavioral outcomes, and the role of fathers in supporting resilience among trauma-exposed youth. […]