Evaluating Online Sources
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Google Like a ProInfographic created by Cindy Otis in partnership with the News Literacy Project. Lists eight simple techniques that can be used on Google to increase the relevancy of your results.
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Lateral ReadingInformation is everywhere. But, it is not always easy to determine the reliability of that information. Employ the Lateral Reading strategy to verify and expand your understanding of online content before making a decision.
Well-Being Indicators
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Healthy People 2030: Housing InstabilityLiterature review presenting nationwide data on housing instability as a major factor affecting health.
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Social Progress InitiativeAccess state-level data on various indicators affecting the well-being of individuals. You will need to create an account to access the data.
Children and Families
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Administration for Children and FamiliesData and research on the foster care system, refugees, the Head Start program and more.
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Boston Child Study CenterBoston based treatment, training, and research center focused on improving the lives of children, young adults, and families.
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Foundation for Child DevelopmentReports on child well-being, family issues and more.
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Kids Count Data CenterData on the well-being of children by state.
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National Survey on Children's HealthData from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, an office of the U.S. government.
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U.S. Census Bureau: Family and Living ArrangementsInformation on living arrangements by race and ethnicity.
Veterans
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Department of Defense Suicide Event ReportStatistics on suicide among the veteran and military population
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Military and VeteransReports, guidelines, and resources about military and veteran populations from the American Psychological Association.
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National Center for Veterans Analysis and StatisticsReports and statistics on veterans provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationU.S. government database providing data on substance abuse and mental health.
Immigrants and Migrants
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Children on the Run ReportReport by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy CoalitionState-based advocacy organization for immigrants and refugees.
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Massachusetts Office for Refugees and ImmigrantsMassachusetts government agency supporting the needs of immigrants and migrants.
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Pew Research Center: Immigration and MigrationResearch and statistics on the state of immigration and migration in the United States.
Human Development
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Association for Gerontology Education in Social WorkAdvocacy organization supporting research in the areas of gerontological social work education.
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Human Development ReportsUnited Nations office researching and reporting on human development indicators worldwide.
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Social Programs that WorkOrganization highlighting successful evidence-based social programs in the United States.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationU.S. government agency researching and supporting behavioral health efforts nationwide.
Vulnerable Populations
Resources for researching vulnerable populations, including—but not limited to—LGBTQ+ individuals, low-income communities, people with disabilities, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
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National Center for Health StatisticsHealth statistics as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Office for Human Research ProtectionsU.S. government agency responsible for protecting the rights of vulnerable populations participating in research
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Office of Minority HealthU.S. government office providing information and resources in the area of minority health