Fact Sheets
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These Fact Sheets offer facts about boys in seven research areas, or domains:
victimization and mortality, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, mental
health, education, employment, and constructive use of time. Also included
are risk and protective factors that influence outcomes for boys in these
domains.
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Constructive Use of Time.
Do constructive uses of time impact youth outcomes? See a snapshot
of boys participation in afterschool activities, physical activities,
religious activities, volunteering and service learning, and employment and
how these activities contribute to positive outcomes in youth.
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Education
How do family, school and community factors influence boys success
or failure in school? Learn about the many academic challenges boys
can face, including learning disabilities, underachievement, and dropping
out of school, as well as what contributes to academic success.
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Employment
Is having a job harmful or beneficial to boys? This fact sheet presents
trends in employment patterns among youth, where boys work, employment outcomes,
and what happens when employment is connected with school and other activities.
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Juvenile Delinquency
What do we know about boys involvement with the juvenile justice
system? See trends in property crimes, violent crimes, status offenses,
as well as risk and protective factors related to juvenile delinquency.
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Mental Health
What mental health issues are boys now struggling with? Learn about
how ADHD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders affect boys, and how many
actually receive treatment.
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Substance Abuse
Is alcohol, drug, and tobacco use among boys prevalent today, and what is
the connection between substance abuse and other negative outcomes?
Read about boys use and abuse of alcohol, drugs and tobacco and their
treatment rates.
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Victimization and Mortality
What influences contribute to boys becoming victimized or
victimizers? This fact sheet offers an overview of the risk and protective
factors that contribute to victimization and mortality among boys, as well
as rates of victimization and mortality among boys.
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