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Accountability for Buyers in the Commercial Sex Market | Brief

Accountability for Buyers in the Commercial Sex Market | Brief

by Julie Morris | Jan 25, 2022 | Human Trafficking, Policy, Publication, Research

Texas House Bill 1540 went into effect this September. The bill is a key component of the ‘Texas Model’ to combat commercial sex – and its associated harms including the fueling of sex trafficking – through strengthening buyer accountability....
The Impact of Social Media on Children | Working Paper

The Impact of Social Media on Children | Working Paper

by Julie Morris | Dec 16, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Publication, Research

In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It is nearly impossible for children or young adults to imagine life without Facebook – Instagram plus all the counterparts that came before them! As more kids grow up in this...
Which Texas Schools Were Most Resilient?

Which Texas Schools Were Most Resilient?

by Julie Morris | Nov 9, 2021 | COVID-19, K-12 Education, Publication, Research

For more than a decade, CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) has ranked and graded Texas public schools to help parents, educators, and community members understand how schools in their community are performing, and to spark dialogue on the quality of public education across Texas....
Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing

Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing

by Julie Morris | Sep 15, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Journals, Research, Sleep

Children’s sleep is an integral part of development. Untreated sleep disorders can often have multiple negative impacts on children’s development, health, and long-term wellbeing. Sleep is also an important component of the family dynamic and overall household health....
Children and Climate Change | Volume 12. Issue 1 of the Journal of Applied Research on Children

Children and Climate Change | Volume 12. Issue 1 of the Journal of Applied Research on Children

by Julie Morris | Aug 25, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Journals, Publication, Research

Climate change is a global emergency, but its impacts are not equally distributed across our society. Children, especially children in economically disadvantaged or historically marginalized communities, bear the greatest impact. From increasing exposure to pollution...
Early Educator Survey – English

Early Educator Survey – English

by Julie Morris | Aug 10, 2021 | Early Childhood Education, Research

CHILDREN AT RISK is conducting an Early Educator Survey. We would love to hear from you about your current experience in the field. Responses will help develop and advocate for equitable policies that improve early childhood education for all children and educators in Texas.

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