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Summaries generally consist of research briefs, news releases, journal abstracts, or executive summaries from credible sources, generally eight pages or fewer in length.

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View Research by Topic

A collection of research summaries that have been carefully reviewed and selected to provide objective, high-quality evidence that is concise and easy to understand.


Many of the research summaries on the PPN website can be found under the topics listed below.  Additional categories will be added soon.


Academic Achievement

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child and Adolescent Mortality

Foster Care and Permanency Options

High School Graduation

Juvenile Justice/Delinquency/Violence

Media and Technology

Mental Health

Out-of-School Time

Preventive Health Care

Substance Abuse

Teen Sex/Pregnancy/Parenting

 

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