In our society, there are more and more products and services competing for our time and attention. In order to capture the attention of the public and inspire action, service providers must think through the following questions: “How do people choose which activities to invest time and money in?” “How can the benefits of our […]
Healthy marriage and relationship (HMR) programs funded by the federal government are required to consult with local domestic violence programs and all, regardless of funding source, have been encouraged to think carefully about how domestic violence issues will be identified and addressed within these programs. This Guide, the first of five that comprise a Resource […]
The percentage of children under the age of 18 who live with two parents decreased steadily for several decades (from approximately 85% in 1970 to approximately 68% by the mid-1990s1). Beginning in the mid-1990s, this decrease leveled off and the proportion of U.S. children who live with two married parents has since remained at approximately […]
For many years, immigrants have come to the United States for economic opportunities, religious and political freedom, and to make better lives for themselves and their families. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division reported that the United States has the largest number of international migrants of any country in the […]
The following Fact Sheet highlights statistics on marriage, divorce and non-marital childbearing in Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea (a.k.a., South Korea) — a collection of countries representing some of the breadth of Asia. There are six major Asian groups and they include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Asian Indian, and Cambodian/Hmong/Laotian. There are […]
Similar to many civilian professions, the number of women in the United States Armed Services has increased substantially over the past 30 years. However, the Armed Services continue to be a male-dominated environment. Approximately 14.3% of the active duty component and 17.8% of all service members are female. At most recent count, there are 203,375 […]
Some people—including professionals, public officials and the media—use these terms interchangeably. The public’s confusion is understandable when professionals themselves often use the terms so loosely.1 Some people are genuinely not aware of any differences. Others argue that any differences that may have once existed are increasingly becoming blurred and hence don’t really matter.
Why is it important to understand the challenges to a healthy marriage that people in the military face? Some compelling reasons come readily to mind. First of all, married military personnel represent a sizable population, and that, in itself, merits attention. Nearly one-half of the nation's military personnel are married, amounting to almost 700,000 individuals. […]
Community healthy marriage initiatives have developed throughout the past decade with different goals and objectives.1 Most are spearheaded by a community- or faith-based leader who brings likeminded people together with the common goal of strengthening marriage in their community. This Case Study examines a statewide approach to delivering healthy marriage and relationship education (MRE) through […]