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H.Res. 419

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Fostering resilience in African American youth.
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Committee
Latest Action · May 11, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
May 7, 2009
Cosponsors (20)
20D 0R
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Encourages research that promotes health and well-being among African-American youth and seeks to understand the relationship between resilience and the various types of development including physical, identity, emotional, social, and cognitive. Supports related research. Endorses the development of centers on resilience. Encourages increased collaboration across federal funding agencies involved in resilience research. Promotes interdisciplinary partnerships among physicians, mental health practitioners, educators, schools, community leaders, government agencies, and families to ensure adaptation, dissemination, and implementation of culturally relevant, evidence-based treatments that incorporate resilience strategies in community settings for African-American youth, families, and communities.

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