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Disclosure of Adolescent Relationship Abuse
Most adolescents and parents find parent notification after adolescent relationship abuse disclosure acceptable, though some members at-risk groups have important reasons for being hesitant.


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The Trauma of Police Stops
Witnessing a police encounter should be considered a potentially traumatic event with significant health implications, particularly among youth of color who are more likely to witness intrusive/unjust stops.

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Sexual Health Among Teens with Disabilities
Teens with disabilities are more likely to have experienced sexual abuse, had multiple sexual partners, used drugs or alcohol before intercourse, or had condomless sex compared with their non-disabled peers.

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Active Transportation Is Physical Activity
Active transportation is an important physical activity source. Active transportation participation among youth was higher in males, minority and lower income youth, suggesting active transportation is a feasible target for reducing health disparities and promoting health.

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    Using Food and Drug Administration adverse event data, this study documents that dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy are associated with almost three times the risk for severe medical events relative to vitamins in youth. Health care providers should counsel patients against using these supplements. View The New York Times coverage of JAH's article.

    Crash Risk and Risky Driving Behavior Among Adolescents During Learner and Independent Driving Periods

    The objectives of this study were to examine the variability in measures of driving risk among adolescents during the learner and early independent driving periods and evaluate how risk varies by driving experience, gender, time of day, and road surface conditions.

    The New York Times coverage of JAH's article can be found here.

    Impacts of Immigration Actions and News and the Psychological Distress of U.S. Latino Parents Raising Adolescents

    U.S. Latino parents of adolescents face unprecedented threats to family stability and well-being due to rapid and far-reaching transformations in U.S. immigration policy.

    NBC News coverage of JAH's article can be found both here and here.

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      Mulualem Samson is one of many inspiring young people who is driving change through the Link Up project. This video follows him and dance group Addis Beza as they use entertainment to bring integrated SRHR and HIV messages to young people in Ethiopia, where cultural attitudes make sex a difficult issue to discuss.

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