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Crime and Parenthood: Factors Affecting the Outcomes of Adolescents With and Without Disabilities

Honeycutt, Todd C.; Mann, David R. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2015

Despite increased prevalence among youth with disabilities, parenthood and crime did not appear to affect education or …

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Neighborhood Safety, Collective Efficacy, and Obesity in Women with Young Children.

Burdette, Hillary L.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Whitaker, Robert C. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2006

The characteristics of neighborhoods can influence how and where people spend their time, and unsafe neighborhoods are often thought to contribute to the obesity epidemic by decreasing outdoor activity. Despite a hypothesized link between neighborhood safety and obesity, this was the first study...

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Mortgage Foreclosures and the Changing Mix of Crime in Micro-Neighborhoods

Lacoe, Johanna; Ellen, Ingrid Gould - Mathematica Policy Research - 2015

The evidence supports the three main theoretical mechanisms that link foreclosure activity to local crime. The … investigation of the relationship by crime location suggests that foreclosures change the relative attractiveness of indoor and … outdoor locations for crime commission on the blockface. …

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Crime, Deterrence, and Rational Choice

Piliavin, Irving; Gartner, Rosemary; Thornton, Craig; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 1986

This study examines the deterrent effect of formal sanctions on criminal behavior.

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Neighborhood Safety Collective Efficacy and Obesity in Women with Young Children

Whitaker, Hillary L Burdette Thomas A Wadden Robert C - Mathematica Policy Research - 2006

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School Choice in New York City After Three Years: An Evaluation of the School Choice Scholarships Program.

Mayer, Daniel P.; Peterson, Paul E.; Myers, David E.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2002

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Building Their Futures: How Early Head Start Programs Are Enhancing the Lives of Infants and Toddlers in Low-Income Families.

Love, John M.; Kisker, Ellen Eliason; Ross, Christine M.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2001

This preliminary summary of program impacts shows that programs successfully delivered their intended services and that participating children performed significantly better in cognitive, language, and social-emotional development than nonparticipating children. Participating parents also showed...

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Pathways to Quality and Full Implementation in Early Head Start Programs.

Kisker, Ellen Eliason; Paulsell, Diane; Love, John M.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2002

Tells the story of program development in the early years, examining the nature and extent of implementation in key program areas and the quality of child development services for the 17 programs participating in the national evaluation. Reviews evolving program approaches, family engagement,...

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An Evaluation of the New York City School Choice Scholarships Program: The First Year.

Peterson, Paul E.; Myers, David; Howell, William G. - Mathematica Policy Research - 1998

Copies are also available by calling (617) 495-8290.

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Conducting Randomized Trials in School Settings: P4K.

Myers, David; Durno, Donna - Mathematica Policy Research - 2003

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