Research & Resources

High-quality research can inform Responsible Fatherhood program delivery and practitioners' advice to fathers. Resources from Responsible Fatherhood programs and other programs serving families and fathers can provide activities and information for engaging fathers.

This section offers research and resources on various topics relevant to dads and Responsible Fatherhood practitioners. Check out the featured resources and topics of interest, and visit the main library for advanced search.

Research & Publications on Fatherhood Topics

Find publications on fatherhood topics such as absent and unwed fathers, teenage fathers, difficulties of single parent families, father involvement in child welfare, effective parenting, marriage, cultural factors, and family relationships.

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Dangerous Masculinity: Fatherhood, Race, and Security Inside America's Prisons

For incarcerated fathers, prison rather than work mediates access to their families. Prison rules and staff regulate phone privileges, access to writing materials, and visits. Perhaps even more important are the ways in which the penal system shapes men’s gender performances. Incarcerated men must negotiate how they will enact violence and aggression, both in terms of the expectations placed upon inmates by the prison system and in terms of their own responses to these expectations.

Fact Sheet

Human Trafficking of Children in the United State: A Fact Sheet for Schools

This fact sheet is designed to help schools understand more about human trafficking and how to recognize signs that it may be occurring. The resource includes an in-depth overview of indicators that school administration and staff should be aware of, information on how to report suspected incidences, and links to additional resources to increase understanding of the extent of human trafficking, how it affects children and adolescents, and how to protect students from human trafficking.

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Special Fireside Chat with Author Kwame Alexander

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Kwame Alexander, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, poet, and producer, as he delves into the pages of his groundbreaking memoir, "Why Fathers Cry at Night". This conversation will highlight the importance of men expressing their emotional and mental health struggles. It will also explore the intricate tapestry of fatherhood, love, mental health, and resilience. Expect to be moved, motivated, and changed by Alexander's powerful testament to the transformative power of sharing one's truth.

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Did You Know?

When both parents are involved with the child, infants are attached to both parents from the beginning of life.

Dads can keep their infants safe by not leaving them unattended, using safety devices, and having a fire prevention plan.

Dads using authoritative parenting (loving with clear boundaries and expectations) leads to better outcomes for children.

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Blood Lead Levels and Lead Toxicity in Children Aged 1-5 Years of Cinangka Village, Bogor Regency

Journal Article

2022

Preparing Fathers for Successful Community Reentry

Brief

2021

Welcome and Event Overview

Fatherhood Summit Session

2023