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A multigenerational group of people who share a close relationship and generally live in the same household, with one or more parents caring for biological or adopted children, families also include adult children who care for their elderly parents. RAND research on families spans various populations and socioeconomic backgrounds in developed as well as developing countries and addresses such topics as child welfare, fertility, marriage and divorce, and household economic security.

Journal Article

Journal Article

Economic Policies and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention: Emerging Complexities in the Literature

Are economic factors an entry point for addressing intimate partner violence (IPV), and can economic policies and programs serve to reduce rates of IPV?

Dec 4, 2018
Report

Scholarships Associated with Employment and Higher Earnings for Military Spouses

MyCAA Scholarships aim to help military spouses obtain associate's degrees, occupational certificates, or licenses in high-demand portable career fields. They are associated with employment and higher earnings, and service members married to MyCAA users are more likely to be on active duty three years later.

Nov 29, 2018
Research Brief

Scholarships Improve Work Prospects for Military Spouses

MyCAA Scholarships are reaching the intended population—military spouses who want or need work, who are early in their careers, and who face military moves and deployments. Findings regarding work and earnings are promising, and personnel married to MyCAA users are more likely to still be on active duty three years after the scholarship is awarded.

Nov 29, 2018
Multimedia

The Vital Support of Post-9/11 Military Caregivers

In this episode of Veterans in America, we talk about the military caregivers that inspired RAND's landmark study of America's "hidden heroes."

Nov 12, 2018
Essay

An Inside Look at Life in the Army's Junior Ranks

History records the names of generals, not of the privates filling out supply forms, cleaning out trucks, or huffing through another training exercise. But those privates keep the U.S. Army running. RAND research provides their unfiltered take on life in the ranks.

Oct 31, 2018
News Release

Growing Evidence Supports Best Practices in Palliative Care

A rapidly aging U.S. population with complex care needs will likely accelerate emphasis on palliative care services. A review of palliative care research found substantial evidence to support clinical practice guidelines and was incorporated into the new edition of the guidelines.

Oct 31, 2018
Multimedia

Veterans in America Podcast

Veterans in America is a special limited-series podcast that journeys into the lives of veterans and their loved ones, and shares insights from RAND research on how to improve their lives.

Oct 29, 2018
Report

Frequent Moves Affect Military Family Stability

About one-third of military service members experience a permanent change of station every year. Sometimes the moves have a positive effect, such as moving to a more desirable location, but they can also disrupt family stability. The DoD offers programs, policies, and services to address the disruptions.

Oct 18, 2018
Journal Article

Family-Friendly Workplaces: Overview of Policies and Initiatives in Europe

This policy memo provides an overview of policies and initiatives in EUcountries supporting family-friendly workplaces, allowing employeesflexibility in their working hours and location to help them balance theirprofessional and family lives.

Oct 9, 2018
Dissertation

Dissertation

Long-Term Effects of Wartime Sexual Violence on Women and Families: The Case of Northern Uganda

This dissertation studies the enduring effects of wartime sexual violence on Ugandan women and explore its ripple effects on families.

Sep 21, 2018
Brochure

RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2017-2018

This RAND Arroyo Center report presents research-based insights and courses of action to help the U.S. Army meet five of its highest priorities.

Aug 29, 2018
Journal Article

Changes in Child and Family Policies in the EU28 in 2017: European Platform for Investing in Children: Annual Thematic Report

This annual thematic report of the European Platform for Investing in Children provides a snapshot of recent changes and new developments in the area of child and family policies across the EU in 2017.

Aug 15, 2018
Journal Article

Education for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Europe: Ensuring Continued Access to Education Through National and School-Level Approaches

This policy memo provides a brief overview of national and school-level approaches to the inclusion of unaccompanied migrant children in formal education systems across EU countries.

Aug 15, 2018
Journal Article

Paternity and Parental Leave Policies Across the European Union: Assessment of Current Provision

This policy memo provides an overview of the current paternity and parental leave provisions across EU countries.

Aug 15, 2018
Report

Army Soldier and Family Needs Vary Across Bases

The Army has many programs to help soldiers and their families cope with military life. But do these programs address their most pressing needs? An analysis of survey data, interviews, and focus groups from 13 garrisons provides local-level insight into soldier and family issues and needs, as well as the resources they use.

Jul 24, 2018
Research Brief

Research Brief

How resilience affects the transition experiences of UK Service leavers

RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to research how resilience can affect transition experiences and outcomes for UK Service leavers.

Jun 27, 2018
Report

Report

Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life

Building on a previous consultation looking at the transition experiences of UK Service leavers, RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to research the effect of Service leavers' resilience on transition pathways and outcomes.

Jun 27, 2018
Commentary

Potential Changes to Paternity and Parental Leave in Europe

Fathers' involvement in child care has considerable benefits for their children, mothers, employers, and themselves. Paternity and parental leave are important, but pay, flexibility, and eligibility remain significant barriers to uptake by fathers across Europe.

Jun 25, 2018
Commentary

Restoring Asylum Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded asylum protections earlier this month for victims of domestic violence. The decision and the supporting analysis goes against decades of research on violence against women. Congress could reverse the decision by amending the asylum law.

Jun 25, 2018
Commentary

New Border Policy Could Have Unintended Consequences

The Trump administration has announced significant policy changes to deter migrants from coming to America. These changes will likely have a significant impact on border operations and the federal court system. But it's less clear whether they will have the intended impact of reducing illegal immigration.

May 21, 2018

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Families

Families

Economic Policies and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention: Emerging Complexities in the Literature

Scholarships Associated with Employment and Higher Earnings for Military Spouses

Scholarships Improve Work Prospects for Military Spouses

The Vital Support of Post-9/11 Military Caregivers

An Inside Look at Life in the Army's Junior Ranks

Growing Evidence Supports Best Practices in Palliative Care

Veterans in America Podcast

Frequent Moves Affect Military Family Stability

Family-Friendly Workplaces: Overview of Policies and Initiatives in Europe

Long-Term Effects of Wartime Sexual Violence on Women and Families: The Case of Northern Uganda

RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2017-2018

Changes in Child and Family Policies in the EU28 in 2017: European Platform for Investing in Children: Annual Thematic Report

Education for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Europe: Ensuring Continued Access to Education Through National and School-Level Approaches

Paternity and Parental Leave Policies Across the European Union: Assessment of Current Provision

Army Soldier and Family Needs Vary Across Bases

How resilience affects the transition experiences of UK Service leavers

Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life

Potential Changes to Paternity and Parental Leave in Europe

Restoring Asylum Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

New Border Policy Could Have Unintended Consequences

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