Journal of Children's Services: Volume 7 Issue 1

Support from the Start: effective programmes in pregnancy

Vivette Glover, Carole Sutton

The purpose of this paper is to update the evidence for the long‐term effects of the fetal environment on the later antisocial behaviour of the child, and possible interventions.

Support from the Start: effective programmes from birth to two years

Carole Sutton, Lynne Murray, Vivette Glover

This paper aims to update the chapter by Sutton and Murray in Support from the Start by providing an overview of: research linking the development and experiences of infants and…

Support from the Start: effective programmes for three to eight year‐olds

Judy Hutchings, Frances Gardner

The purpose of this paper is to provide a selective, UK‐focused review of recent literature on effective interventions for preventing and reducing conduct problems in 3‐8 year…

Support from the Start: effective programmes for nine to 13 year‐olds

Tracey Bywater, David Utting

This paper aims to review selected effective interventions (available in the United Kingdom) for middle childhood (9‐13 years) to reduce the risk of, or current/subsequent…

Economic evaluation of early childhood education in a policy context

Stephanie Lee, Elizabeth Drake, Annie Pennucci, Gretchen Bjornstad, Triin Edovald

This paper seeks to describe a cost‐benefit analysis of early childhood education programmes.

Latest developments in the prevention of crime and anti‐social behaviour: an American perspective

Abigail A. Fagan, Nicole Eisenberg

This paper seeks to discuss advances in the prevention of crime and anti‐social behaviours that have occurred in the USA in the last decade.

Early interveners: “Leave your comfort zone!”

Graham Allen

The prominence of late intervention in service delivery culture contrasts with the depth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the advantage of intervening early to prevent the…

Support from the Start: working with children and their families to reduce the risks of crime and antisocial behaviour

David Utting