Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us
The age a child can be arrested, charged and jailed in Australia is back in the spotlight.
Research
The first week after prison is the deadliest for ex-inmates
Congratulations to Professor Rohan Borschmann for the recent coverage of his new publication in The Lancet looking at mortality after release from incarceration in the Economist!
Too many young people who’ve been in detention die prematurely. They deserve better.
Young people in contact with the criminal justice system – be it under community-based orders or in youth detention – are among the most marginalised in our society. And the health and health-care disadvantage faced by these young people may be evident for years. Our research found high levels of largely-preventable diseases and avoidable premature deaths for these … Continued
Young people’s health and wellbeing in the Middle East and North Africa
The adolescent population in the Middle East and North Africa holds significant potential to shape future health and wellbeing. But they are overburdened by non-communicable diseases and injury, most of which are preventable.
Adolescent engagement key to reducing disease burden in Indonesia
New research has identified meaningful youth engagement as the key to tackling non-communicable diseases in Indonesia.
Calling for Applications!
Calling all 18-30-year-olds! The Second Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing is looking for five experts to serve on the multi-disciplinary youth review board!
Adolescent nutrition
This work highlights the effect of nutrition on adolescent growth and development, the role the food environment has on food choices, and which strategies and interventions might lead to healthy adolescent nutrition and growth.
The Victorian Intergenerational Health Cohort Study (VICHS): Wave 5
Wave 5 of the Victorian Intergenerational Health Cohort Study is underway!
Global efforts to reduce infectious diseases must extend beyond early childhood
New research led by the Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, has found that infectious disease control has largely focused on children aged under five, with scarce attention on young people between five and 24 years old.
Transitioning into Adulthood with CATS
The CATS team continues to follow over 1200 children as they transition through adolescence and now into adulthood.