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.

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Book

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.

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Fact Sheet

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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VIDEO

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.

Did You Know?

Dads made up 17% of all stay-at-home parents in 2016, up from 10% in 1989.

When dads are involved from birth, their children reach health and social milestones earlier and have more long-term success.

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