Words Matter: A Guide to Inclusive Language for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health October 2024 Language shapes our world, and the words we choose can build bridges or barriers. That’s why, across fields and industries, experts agree: Words matter. Words … Read More
Janet Max
Hidden In Plain Sight: Labor Trafficking
Hidden in Plain Sight: Minor Sex Trafficking in Maryland 2017 What is labor trafficking? What are some signs labor trafficking is happening? What should you do if you see labor trafficking? Through Healthy Teen Network’s partnership with the University of Maryland School of … Read More
Janet Max
Increasing Our Impact by Using a Social-Ecological Approach
Increasing Our Impact by Using a Social-Ecological Approach 2015 The social-ecological model is a theory-based framework for understanding, exploring, and addressing the social determinants of health at many levels. The social-ecological model encourages us to move beyond a focus on … Read More
Janet Max
Helping Teens Help Themselves
Helping Teens Help Themselves 2006 This national blueprint represents a multi-year, multidisciplinary approach to increase supportive housing options for pregnant and parenting teens exiting foster care. Get It Now Contributing Staff Janet Max, MPH, CHES Related True You Maryland Curricula … Read More
Janet Max
Promoting Successful Transition from Foster/Group Home Settings to Independent Living Among Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Promoting Successful Transition from Foster/Group Home Settings to Independent Living among Pregnant and Parenting Teens 2005 This summary report, generously supported by the Freddie Mac Foundation, discusses the difficulties facing teenagers in foster care/group settings and the policy that surrounds … Read More