The purpose of this research grant is to use data from the 2007 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey to examine the self-protective behaviors exhibited by victims of bullying.
All children in foster care are at risk for poor developmental outcomes. ZERO TO THREE created The Safe Babies Court Team™ approach, which aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a permanent, safe home, and supports the long-term well-being of children and families. The ...
Communities across the nation are grappling with complex issues as they seek to improve public safety. With policing central to these discussions, the AIR Equity Initiative is hosting a two-part roundtable series to explore data-informed efforts to enhance equitable public safety experiences—especially for those affected by the harms of historic ...
Jonathan A. Simonetta is Vice President, International Development at AIR. As Vice President, he mentors researchers, oversees projects, monitors overall project performance, and leads business development for our International Development Division.
The Minnesota Department of Education administers about 65 surveys a year. These surveys help gauge needs, gather feedback, inform programs and policy, and fulfill legislative requirements. The Midwest Comprehensive Center partnered with the department in 2015 and 2016 to build the agency’s capacity in survey methodology, enhance overall survey quality, ...
Recognizing the need to reverse the trend of increasing homicide and shooting rates, Philadelphia developed a strategic plan in 2018 to reduce gun violence. A key objective in this plan is investment in the Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP), which is patterned after Cure Violence. The City of Philadelphia selected ...
Gang activity remains a complex issue in Guatemalan and Honduran societies. Our Guatemala and Honduras Gang Disengagement Studies explored questions such as: Can gang members leave gangs, quit criminal activities, and rehabilitate? If so, what are the conditions and factors that influence their decisions and allow them to leave their ...
This spotlight takes a look at the history of Title I, how the program has changed over time, and how it affects children, schools, families and education policy. Experts weigh in on the program's past and future in interviews, briefs, and blogs.
Raising awareness and increasing the understanding of mental health can change the way society views and responds to this complex issue. AIR promotes positive mental health through school and community-based approaches involving youth, families, school, health care providers, and other stakeholders.
The National Clearinghouse on Supportive School Discipline supports educational practitioners in their efforts to transform the conditions for learning as well as harsh, exclusionary and disproportionate disciplinary practices in our nation's schools.