Research

Substance Abuse Prevention Dollars and Cents: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Analyzes the costs of substance abuse to the Nation and to states, and the cost savings that could be gained if effective prevention policies were implemented nationwide. Lists programs and policies that are most cost-beneficial.

The Changing Child Population of the United States: Anaylsis of Data from the 2010 Census
This paper explores the nation's changing child population based on data from the 2010 census. While the numbers of the U.S. children increased only slightly, the demographic shifts within the population were considerable.

Preventing Multiple Risky Behaviors among Adolescents: Seven Strategies
Research brief by Child Trends that summarizes strategies for preventing multiple risky behaviors among adolescents. Created for practitioners, funders and policy makers interested in actionable goals to prevent adolescent risky behavior.