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Mindfulness for stress relief Stress is a key feature of modern life for many people. Unfortunately, there can be negative consequences of too much or prolonged stress. Can Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs help to reduce and manage stress?
Classroom management versus problem behavior Disruptive behavior in the classroom is a perennial concern, and teachers have sought assistance to counter bad behavior and to better manage the classroom. Are there effective strategies to reduce problem student behavior?
Does "hot spots" policing simply displace crime? A common criticism of geographically focused policing efforts is that crime simply relocates to other times and places. Does this type of policing displace crime, or does it diffuse the benefits of crime control?
Home-based child development interventions Home-based child development interventions aim to improve children's development by educating and supporting parents to provide a more caring and stimulating environment for their child. What are the effects of these programs?
Training programs for parents of children with ADHD Parent training programs are psychosocial interventions aimed at helping parents manage their children's challenging behavior. Is parent training for parents of children with ADHD effective in reducing children's ADHD symptoms?
Trafficking for sexual exploitation There is growing international concern over trafficking for sexual exploitation. Many policies and interventions to combat trafficking have been initiated; however, a new Campbell review concludes that there are not enough rigorous evaluations to determine their effect.
Keeping youths in school: what works? Dropping out of high school is associated with numerous detrimental consequences, including low wages, unemployment, incarceration, and poverty. Are dropout prevention and intervention programs effective at keeping youths in school?
The Impact of Youth Empowerment Programs: Overestimated or Under-Researched? Do youth empowerment programs improve adolescents' self-esteem and self-efficacy? A systematic review of international research suggests that there is not enough reliable evidence to substantiate the popular expectation that these programs are effective.
Should DNA testing in police investigations be routine? Does the use of DNA testing improve case outcomes? The findings of a recent Campbell systematic review indicate that DNA testing should be used in routine police investigations.
New review on parent training support Intellectual disability may impact on an individual�s capacity to parent a child effectively, while research suggests that the number of intellectually disabled people with children is increasing. Are there effective strategies to reduce the risk of neglectful care and resulting health, developmental and behavioural problems?
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