by Gary Gates, Williams Distinguished Scholar, Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
U.S. Census Bureau data suggests that the demographic characteristics of same-sex couples raising children are substantially more diverse than the predominant subjects of scholarly research and media images of lesbian and gay parenting.
The National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) is currently seeking qualified, professional speakers - experts in their field - to present at the 2nd annual conference.
Family Impact Analysis critically examines the past, present, or probable future effects of a policy, program, or service on family well-being. Whereas evaluation research focuses on whether the goals of a program are being met, family impact analysis examines how program goals may benefit families or produce unintended negative consequences. The checklists can be used by professionals for formal assessments, or by policymakers or stakeholders for informal self-assessments of how family-centered policies, programs, services, and communities are. The site also includes Family Impact Checklists for Specific Purposes.
The University of Alabama, together with a statewide advisory committee, is pleased to announce the 2012 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Conference and Symposium. The ADHD Conference brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts to share their research and interventions on AD/HD and practitioners to share their best practices.
