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Domestic Violence Support Staff Need More Help

Mar 15, 2021

During the first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, European Union states had a 60 percent increase in emergency calls about intimate-partner violence. Amid a protracted second wave that has led to further lockdowns, it may not be too late to provide the funding and legislative changes necessary to ensure domestic violence service providers can offer crucial support.
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Informing the Gun Policy Debate

Mar 1, 2018

RAND's Gun Policy in America initiative provides information on what scientific research can tell us about the effects of gun laws. Our goal is to establish a shared set of facts that will improve public discussions and support the development of fair and effective gun policies.

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Weinberg Center for Elder Justice Offers Potential Cost Savings and Other Benefits

The Weinberg Center is the first shelter designed for older adults experiencing abuse or mistreatment. In addition to counseling and medical care, clients can get help with their finances, are encouraged to socialize, and are introduced to outside social services. The Center has the potential to generate benefits and savings that far exceed its operating costs.

May 10, 2021
Report

Ending the use of physical and emotional violence against children and adolescents in Peru: A case study on the advocacy efforts of INFANT and ONNAS

Case study on the work of civil society organisations to introduce a law in Peru to ban the use of physical and psychological violence towards children.

May 10, 2021
Report

An Initial Evaluation of the Weinberg Center for Elder Justice's Shelter Model for Elder Abuse and Mistreatment

The authors describe the model of the Weinberg Center (the nation's first elder-specific shelter), examine some client outcomes, and begin to quantify the model's costs and benefits for individuals experiencing elder abuse or mistreatment.

May 10, 2021
Blog

Biden's First Address to Congress: Insights from RAND

President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress, summarizing his administration's early COVID-19 response and outlining plans that aim to loosen the pandemic's year-long grip on a weary nation. The speech reflected the fact that the United States faces policy challenges across a wide range of domains.

Apr 29, 2021
News Release

U.S. Service Members in Generally Good Health, but Risky Behaviors Persist

U.S. military service members are mostly healthy but the level of risky behaviors such as binge drinking, tobacco use, and unprotected sex is cause for concern.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Active Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among active component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Active Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among active component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Mental and Emotional Health Among the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for mental and emotional health among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Summary Findings and Policy Implications for the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief summarizes results for broad topics of the survey, such as substance use and mental health, among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Comparing the Active and Reserve Components

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief compares results for the active component and the reserve component.

Apr 28, 2021
Report

Reserve Component Results from the Health Related Behaviors Survey

Findings from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of reserve component service members relate to health promotion and disease prevention, substance use, mental and emotional health, physical health and functional limitations, sexual behavior and health, sexual orientation and health, and deployment experiences and health.

Apr 28, 2021
Report

2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Active Component

In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active component service members.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Airmen: Results from Air Force Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Air Force.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Coast Guard.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Marines: Results from Marine Corps Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Marine Corps.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Sailors: Results from Navy Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Navy.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Air Force Reservists: Results from Air Force Reserve Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air Force Reserve.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Air National Guard Members: Results from Air National Guard Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Air National Guard.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Army National Guard Members: Results from Army National Guard Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Army National Guard.

Apr 28, 2021

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