The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends therapeutic foster care for adolescents ages 12-18 with a history of chronic delinquency based on sufficient evidence of effectiveness in preventing violence among this population. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends school-based anti-bullying interventions to reduce bullying experiences and improve mental health among students. Read evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends primary prevention interventions to reduce perpetration of intimate partner and sexual violence among youth. Read evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for symptomatic youth who have been exposed to traumatic events based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing psychological harm. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for symptomatic youth who have been exposed to traumatic events based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing psychological harm. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends universal, school-based programs to prevent or reduce violent behavior. Read effectiveness and economic evidence from systematic review. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 1/26/2026
This website is focused on gun violence prevention and includes data and policy resources. URL: Visit resource Author/Organization: Everytown Date Reviewed: 1/1/2025
To talk to someone about parental stress or connect with local parenting resources visit the website or call 800-632-8188. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
This website provides information on filing a report of child abuse or neglect, the investigation process, and problem resolution in the child welfare system. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
Resources and information about Massachusetts juvenile justice system and juvenile justice issues. URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: 12/20/2023
