Human Development
We promote well-being and improve outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities by building individual, workforce, and organizational capacity.
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We work within and foster collaboration across systems–mental health/substance abuse, juvenile justice, child welfare, health, and education–strengthening their capacity to use evidence–based strategies.
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Using research and data, we plan, transform, and evaluate policies and practices and design new studies to measure impact and generate new knowledge.
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We engage stakeholders and consumers, enabling their voices to shape the policies and services that affect them.
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Senior Vice President and Director, Human and Social Development Program
Vice President and Co-Director, Human and Social Development Program
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In her introductory remarks at the IATT Symposium on HIV/AIDS, AIR’s Senior Vice President Cheryl Vince Whitman presents the history of school health and HIV/AIDS in the education sector since the 1980s. Read More >
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This presentation outlines how state and local agencies can develop cost-effective, research-based approaches that holistically address the social emotional, academic, and health needs of children and youth, focusing on asset development along with treatment. Read More >
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) recently selected AIR — in partnership with two leading organizations, the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) and the National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ) – to launch a new center dedicated to improving outcomes for young people involved in the juvenile justice system. Read More >
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