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IDB Approves $2 Billion Credit Line to Boost Basic Sanitation in Brazil
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Approves $2 Billion Credit Line to Boost Basic Sanitation in Brazil
An initial individual operation of $204 million will finance a program with the Municipality of Belo Horizonte in the State of Minas Gerais.
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board of Executive Directors has approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) of up to $2 billion to improve socio-environmental, socio-economic, and health conditions in Brazil. The program will promote the universalization
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Approves $2 Billion Credit Line to Boost Basic Sanitation in Brazil
An initial individual operation of $204 million will finance a program with the Municipality of Belo Horizonte in the State of Minas Gerais.
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board of Executive Directors has approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) of up to $2 billion to improve socio-environmental, socio-economic, and health conditions in Brazil. The program will promote the universalizationof basic sanitation, which includes water supply, sewage, drainage, and solid waste management, reducing regional gaps, improving environmental sustainability and climate resilience, and fostering operational efficiency and equity.
Within this credit line, the Board approved an initial individual operation of $204 million to finance a program with the Municipality of Belo Horizonte in the State of Minas Gerais.
More than 6,200 residents of vulnerable areas in Belo Horizonte will be resettled, either through compensation or access to safe housing. In addition, 47,500 people will benefit from new wastewater treatment services, and 2.5 million will be covered by early warning systems for extreme events.
The program supported by the new IDB credit line aims to reduce flood risks, increase access to improved sanitary sewer services, and strengthen the management of early warning systems in the city.
The program will support the construction of micro and macro drainage infrastructure; interventions in wastewater interceptors; urbanization projects; housing units for resettled families; as well as the rehabilitation and construction of new access roads to communities and public spaces.
It will also strengthen Belo Horizonte's municipal administration through the modernization of the hydrological monitoring and flood early warning system and the implementation of the Urban Water Management Program, which includes updating the drainage infrastructure registry and the Master Drainage Plan.
The first operation, for $204 million, has a repayment term of 23 and a half years, a grace period of 7 years, an interest rate based on SOFR, and a local counterpart of $51 million.
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About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a member of the IDB Group, is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the Bank works with the region's public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise, and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries. Visit our website: www.iadb.org/en.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-approves-2-billion-credit-line-boost-basic-sanitation-brazil
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Continues to Increase, Moving From $2.83 Trillion in September to $2.84 Trillion in October
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Ginnie Mae issued the following news release:
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Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Continues to Increase, Moving from $2.83 Trillion in September to $2.84 Trillion in October
Ginnie Mae's combined September and October 2025 update shows the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio outstanding increased from $2.83 trillion to $2.84 trillion. Monthly issuance reached $46.8 billion in September and $50.2 billion in October totaling $97 billion, contributing to $23.1 billion in net portfolio growth.
Ginnie Mae supported the pooling and securitization of
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Ginnie Mae issued the following news release:
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Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Continues to Increase, Moving from $2.83 Trillion in September to $2.84 Trillion in October
Ginnie Mae's combined September and October 2025 update shows the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio outstanding increased from $2.83 trillion to $2.84 trillion. Monthly issuance reached $46.8 billion in September and $50.2 billion in October totaling $97 billion, contributing to $23.1 billion in net portfolio growth.
Ginnie Mae supported the pooling and securitization ofloans for more than 286,000 American households, including over 126,000 first-time homebuyers, helping strengthen liquidity and stability throughout the U.S. housing finance system.
Key highlights from the September issuance include:
* $44.4 billion in Ginnie Mae II MBS.
* $2.4 billion in Ginnie Mae I MBS, including $2.3 billion for multifamily housing loans.
* The pooling and securitization of loans for more than 138,000 households, including over 65,000 first-time homebuyers.
Key highlights from the October issuance include:
* $48.3 billion in Ginnie Mae II MBS.
* $1.8 billion in Ginnie Mae I MBS, including $1.8 billion for multifamily housing loans.
* The pooling and securitization of loans for more than 148,000 households, including over 61,000 first-time homebuyers.
For detailed information on monthly MBS issuance, unpaid principal balance, Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) issuance, and a broader analysis of global market trends, visit Ginnie Mae Disclosure.
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About Ginnie Mae
Ginnie Mae is a wholly government-owned corporation that attracts global capital into the housing finance system to support homeownership for veterans and millions of homeowners throughout the country. Ginnie Mae MBS programs directly support housing finance programs administered by the Federal Housing Administration, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Public and Indian Housing, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service. Ginnie Mae is the only MBS to carry the explicit full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Additional information about Ginnie Mae is available at www.ginniemae.gov and on X, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Original text here: https://www.ginniemae.gov/newsroom/Pages/PressReleaseDispPage.aspx?ParamID=365
Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston
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Great news for train travelers Amtrak has officially restored direct rail service on the Lake Shore Limited between Albany-Rensselaer and Boston after several months of substitute bus service between these two cities.
Starting today, Amtrak travelers can once again enjoy the scenic train ride through New England and the Capital Region via the following schedule:
* Train 449 departs Boston at 12:50 p.m., arriving in Albany
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Lake Shore Limited Train Service Resumes Between Albany and Boston
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Great news for train travelers Amtrak has officially restored direct rail service on the Lake Shore Limited between Albany-Rensselaer and Boston after several months of substitute bus service between these two cities.
Starting today, Amtrak travelers can once again enjoy the scenic train ride through New England and the Capital Region via the following schedule:
* Train 449 departs Boston at 12:50 p.m., arriving in Albanyat 6:10 p.m.
* Train 448 leaves Albany at 3:27 p.m., pulling into Boston at 8:32 p.m.
The Lake Shore Limited stops daily in Pittsfield, MA, allowing guests to travel to the beautiful Berkshires by rail.
Earlier this year, a landslip near Albany forced the closure of the Post Road Branch, temporarily replacing trains with buses. But Amtrak crews worked hard six days a week, 10 hours a day to get the tracks ready for service to resume as fast as possible.
This restoration was a true collaboration. We're grateful to our partners in New York State, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Federal Railroad Administration for their commitment to reconnecting the Capital Region with New England.
We are delighted to welcome the more than 80,000 guests who rely on this route back on board.
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Original text here: https://media.amtrak.com/2025/12/lake-shore-limited-train-service-resumes-between-albany-and-boston/
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Messaging Teachers to Boost Student EdTech Use'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Messaging Teachers to Boost Student EdTech Use."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Educational technologies (EdTech) have generated excitement about their potential to improve student learning, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where challenges such as low learning levels, diverse student readiness, and high student-teacher ratios are common (Ganimian and Djaker, 2022; World Bank, 2023). EdTech can support self-directed learning, complement classroom
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Messaging Teachers to Boost Student EdTech Use."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Educational technologies (EdTech) have generated excitement about their potential to improve student learning, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where challenges such as low learning levels, diverse student readiness, and high student-teacher ratios are common (Ganimian and Djaker, 2022; World Bank, 2023). EdTech can support self-directed learning, complement classroominstruction, and offer additional practice beyond school hours at low marginal cost. While growing evidence shows that EdTech can boost academic performance when appropriately used (Escueta et al., 2017; Rodriguez-Segura, 2022), sustaining student engagement remains a significant challenge, particularly when use is optional (Banerjee and Duflo, 2014; Kizilcec et al., 2020; Asanov et al., 2023). As digital learning tools become increasingly embedded in national education strategies (Cristia et al., 2022; Rajasekaran et al., 2024), realizing their full potential will require identifying cost-effective, scalable solutions that help students consistently incorporate them into their learning routines.
This paper investigates whether sharing classroom-level engagement information with teachers influences students' sustained use of educational tools. Teachers are central to the learning process and represent a natural leverage point for encouraging students, particularly younger ones who are more difficult to reach directly and often require greater support, to persist in self-directed learning. In practice, however, several barriers may limit the effectiveness of low-touch, teacher-focused approaches. First, teachers may have already optimized their use of supplementary learning tools, leaving limited scope for additional messages to alter their practices. Second, even when behavior can be influenced, teachers may be overburdened, face competing demands, or be unresponsive to simple messages absent stronger incentives.
Third, even if teachers do respond, students might not act on the encouragement. To evaluate whether this type of teacher-facing messaging can improve student engagement with complementary learning tools, we conduct a randomized controlled trial with 853 teachers of grades 4 through 6 in Peru. All participating teachers had at least one student actively enrolled in Conecta Ideas, a digital math platform recently scaled nationally by the Ministry of Education. Teachers were randomly assigned to either a treatment group, which received weekly WhatsApp messages about their students' platform use, or a control group. The messages, sent over eight weeks, encouraged teachers to support student engagement and included personalized information on the share of their students using the platform. Theintervention was designed to operate through two main channels: first, by simplifying monitoring, allowing teachers to track student engagement without logging into the platform; and second, by increasing salience and motivation through regular reminders.
The Conecta Ideas platform offered weekly math problems, aligned with the national curriculum, to primary school students. An earlier experimental evaluation in Chile found platform use led to a 0.27 standard deviation (s.d.) increase in test scores (Araya et al., 2019). Motivated by this, Peru's Ministry of Education launched a national rollout in 2022 to strengthen learning and address COVID-related learning losses. However, platform use was optional for schools and teachers, raising concerns about engagement at scale. Indeed, in the study sample prior to the intervention, only 56% of eligible students had connected to the platform at least once, and students engaged during just 22% of the available weeks. These patterns underscore the need for scalable strategies to sustain use that can integrate into existing processes within the education system. Our study evaluates one such strategy.
Using administrative data from Conecta Ideas covering more than 20,000 students linked to the participating teachers, we find that the WhatsApp intervention significantly increased student platform use, both at the intensive and extensive margins. It raised the average weekly share of students logging in by 5 percentage points (a 17% increase) and the share of completed problems by 4 percentage points (a 16% increase). A back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests that these messages are a cost-effective way to boost engagement, particularly if implemented at scale. After the messages ended in week 8, the gap in platform use between treatment and control classrooms gradually narrowed and was no longer statistically significant by the end of the school year. This pattern is consistent with the mechanisms through which we expected the WhatsApp messages to operate: primarily by increasing salience and serving as a monitoring aid for teachers rather than simply raising general knowledge of the platform or changing long-term habits.
The experimental variation was not designed to allow measurement of downstream impacts on test scores. However, we use non-experimental variation to examine learning outcomes. Specifically, we exploit differences in exposure to particular math topics (e.g., geometry, fractions, addition) based on whether students accessed the platform during the weeks those topics were covered. Controlling for overallplatform use and other potential confounders, we estimate how performance varied on those same topics.
Drawing on pooled data from all students who used the Conecta Ideas platform in Peru during 2022, which increases statistical power, we find that students scored 0.06 to 0.08 s.d. higher on topics they were exposed to through the platform, as measured by an endline math test. We find no effects on these same topics in a baseline test, mitigating concerns that the estimated improvements simply reflect existing differences in ability or interest.
Our findings contribute to several strands of the literature. First, they speak to the challenges of integrating voluntary curricular tools into school practice, with EdTech as an example. While some of these tools can benefit students, integrating them into day-to-day school routines often depends on teacher initiative, which may be limited by teacher time constraints, competing priorities, or a lack of institutional support. Prior experimental work suggests that teacher motivation and behavioral frictions, such as commitment problems, can limit uptake, and that providing scaffolding or encouragement can improve their use (Jackson and Makarin, 2018; Oreopoulos et al., 2024). We contribute to this literature by showing that even simple, low-cost messages that increase salience and simplify monitoring can facilitate the uptake of such tools, and teachers respond to these messages even in the absence of additional incentives. This is particularly relevant in light of a recent review highlighting the limited evidence on nudging interventions that target teachers (Damgaard and Nielsen, 2018).
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View full text here: https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Messaging-Teachers-to-Boost-Student-EdTech-Use.pdf
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Inter-American Development Bank: 'Guy Talk: Catalyzing Peer Effects on IPV Through Virtual Support Groups for Men'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Guy Talk: Catalyzing Peer Effects on IPV through Virtual Support Groups for Men."
Here are excerpts:
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1 Introduction
Over the last decade, there has been a surge of interest in engaging men in programming to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV).1 To succeed in reducing IPV, interventions need to help men change violent behavior, yet designing IPV programs for men is challenging, in large part because it is a crime with potential legal and social consequences
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Guy Talk: Catalyzing Peer Effects on IPV through Virtual Support Groups for Men."
Here are excerpts:
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1 Introduction
Over the last decade, there has been a surge of interest in engaging men in programming to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV).1 To succeed in reducing IPV, interventions need to help men change violent behavior, yet designing IPV programs for men is challenging, in large part because it is a crime with potential legal and social consequencesfor those who reveal a propensity for violence.2 First, how do we identify and enroll men prone to violence? While delivering programs to men at high risk for violence is necessary to produce change, earmarking programs for suspected perpetrators may further discourage participation. The desire for anonymity also poses a complication for the structure of IPV interventions: while it is widely presumed that changes in norms and behavior are best achieved in groups, discussing prevailing norms around stigmatized behaviors can invite backlash such that men in need of help may be wary of engaging with program content in the presence of peers.
Moreover, these two challenges interact: the desirability of targeting violent men depends on whether mixing those at higher and lower risks of violent behavior compromises or activates the positive peer effects of the support-group model believed to be valuable for behavior change (Solomon, 2004; Steinmetz et al., 2016). While isolating men prone to violence may encourage participation, positive peer effects may only be realized in a support group setting if there are role model effects from nonviolent to violent types, which would imply that enrollment should not in fact exclusively target those most in need of change, and may not be possible at all if nonviolent types are sufficiently intolerant. In sum, what is the optimal balance between anonymity and peer engagement to maximize program participation and engagement, and how does group composition influence program efficacy? To date there is little evidence to speak to these key questions related to optimal design of behavior change programs for stigmatized behaviors such as IPV.
In this paper we evaluate a novel approach to IPV prevention that harnesses social media
to recruit and engage men in a group-based violence reduction program. "Guy Talk" (in Spanish, "Hablemos entre Patas", henceforth HEP) is delivered as a virtual support group (VSG) by trained male facilitators exclusively via WhatsApp, an instant messaging application. The VSG approach aims to harnass peer interactions while embracing the idea that men are more likely to enroll and engage with content that challenges prevailing norms around masculinity when there is a higher degree of participant anonymity (Burri, Baujard, and Etter, 2006; Humphreys and Klaw, 2001).3 Remote delivery to groups of men who are spread across the country ensures that there is almost no chance that any two participants are part of the same social circle. It also has a major benefit of being immensely scalable. However, it is an open question whether peer effects can be realized in a relatively anonymous, virtual setting.
To learn whether this approach succeeds in discouraging men at risk of violence from committing IPV, we conducted a randomized-controlled trial of HEP in Peru. In 2022, a national sample of 2,710 men was recruited, primarily through social media, and a randomly chosen subset was assigned to participate in the intervention with a group of strangers. We interviewed both men and their female partners prior to the start of the program and again six months after the program concluded in order to assess the program's impact on female-reported IPV as well as male norms around violence. To understand the role of peer effects in contributing to behavioral impacts of the program, we also randomize treated men into program groups and study how peer composition influences program effects.
Our first key finding is that a social media campaign advertising a relationship improvement program succeeded in recruiting men at high risk of committing IPV through self-targeting alone.
That is, according to the reports of their partners, men who self-enrolled in response to social media ads had higher than average incidence of committing IPV: 50% of their partners report experiencing physical IPV at baseline and 21% report experiencing sexual IPV at baseline, which is almost six times the national average reported in household survey data and nearly twice the rates observed in men recruited through targeted and untargeted invitations.4 Moreover, the program attracted a large proportion of men with strong norms of justification of IPV, which we show are powerful predictors of relationship violence.
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View full text here: https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Guy-Talk-Catalyzing-Peer-Effects-on-IPV-through-Virtual-Support-Groups-for-Men.pdf
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Inter-American Development Bank: 'Enhancing Detection of Child Maltreatment and Neglect: An Evaluation of Psychological Tools Adapted for Schools'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Enhancing Detection of Child Maltreatment and Neglect: An Evaluation of Psychological Tools Adapted for Schools."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The maltreatment of children and adolescents has profound consequences that extend throughout the victim's lives, affecting their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being (Gilbert et al., 2009; Hughes et al., 2017; Mullen et al., 1996; Norman et al., 2012).1 The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in November 2025 entitled "Enhancing Detection of Child Maltreatment and Neglect: An Evaluation of Psychological Tools Adapted for Schools."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The maltreatment of children and adolescents has profound consequences that extend throughout the victim's lives, affecting their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being (Gilbert et al., 2009; Hughes et al., 2017; Mullen et al., 1996; Norman et al., 2012).1 The World Health Organization (WHO) reports thatsix in ten children under five--approximately 400 million--regularly experience physical punishment or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers, while one in five women and one in seven men report having been sexually abused during childhood (WHO, 2024). Its high
prevalence, combined with its impacts, highlights child maltreatment as a major challenge for social development.
Despite the acknowledged profound consequences of child maltreatment on the physical and psychological well-being of children, effective public policy interventions face numerous challenges. One key issue is the low detection rate, influenced by the complex nature of maltreatment, the limitations of existing detection tools, and substantial underreporting driven by a widespread culture of silence, including social stigma, fear of reprisal, and distrust in child protection systems (Jernbro et al., 2017; Klika et al., 2019; Stoltenborgh et al., 2011, 2013).2 Recent systematic reviews (Bailhache et al., 2013; McTavish et al., 2020) have further highlighted these detection challenges, particularly the significant limitations of existing child maltreatment detection tools in terms of diagnostic accuracy and suitability for use in general populations.3 Moreover, confirming cases frequently requires comprehensive psychological evaluations, encompassing a series of tests that demand the presence of trained professionals. These tests are demanding for children and are not easily scalable, typically being used either in legal contexts to build evidence or in consultations when a concerned adult suspects violence toward a child.
The silence and the challenges of deploying detection tools on a large scale make it difficult to fully assess the extent of the problem, which complicates the design and implementation of effective protective measures and interventions. Consequently, evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of simpler, scalable tools becomes crucial for identifying at-risk populations cost-effectively, a necessary step towards more effective public policy in this area.
To address this gap, this study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of scalable early detection tools within educational settings for identifying child maltreatment and to compare their effectiveness with existing detection practices. We adapted and applied projective drawings (the Kinetic Family and the Person in the Rain) (Hammer, 1958), the Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale (Piers and Harris, 1964), and a teacher's checklist in a sample of over a thousand students from five schools in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and the capital city of C'ordoba, Argentina. We then assessed the performance of these tools in identifying cases of maltreatment by comparing their outcomes with those from a comprehensive psychological assessment, which served as the reference test.4,5
The comprehensive psychological assessment revealed that approximately 35% of the sample exhibited signs of maltreatment or neglect, underscoring the prevalence of these issues in the educational settings studied. Turning to the diagnostic accuracy of the early detection tools, the tools demonstrated a precision rate (defined as the percentage of red flags that are confirmed as cases of maltreatment) of over 50%, with the combination of projective drawings and the teacher's checklist achieving up to 76% precision.
The tools were effective across varying severities and types of maltreatment and socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the presence of a notable fraction of false positives suggests that these tools are better suited for identifying children who may require additional attention or a comprehensive psychological assessment, rather than serving as definitive diagnostic instruments.
Regarding sensitivity, which represents the ability to identify all actual maltreatment cases, we observed that using all three tools together--that is, considering a "red flag" in any of the tools as a positive identification--achieved the highest sensitivity, identifying 36.8% of positive cases. When analyzed individually, the sensitivity rates varied: the checklist identified 13%, the Projective Drawings 25.5%, and the surveys 30% of positive cases.
While this sensitivity rate reveals that most maltreatment cases are not detected by these trio of tools, their application represented a substantial improvement over the current detection standards in the context of our study. In two of the participating schools, we assessed the performance of our tools in contrast to existing detection and intervention processes. We collected data on the number of cases actively being managed by the schools at the time of our assessment. The deployment of our tools resulted in the identification of 38 additional cases of maltreatment, compared to the 22 cases previously recognized by the schools--representing a 173% increase in detection. This underscores the effectiveness of these tools in uncovering new cases beyond the initial identifications made by the school.
While this study shows the significant prevalence of child maltreatment and underscores the effectiveness of diagnostic tools in educational settings for enhancing detection capabilities, detecting maltreatment is just the first step. Effective intervention requires a comprehensive and context-specific approach.
We therefore frame this research within a holistic approach to child protection: enhancing early and accurate detection capabilities within educational institutions and engaging the entire school community in proactive prevention and support efforts.
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View full text here: https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Enhancing-Detection-of-Child-Maltreatment-and-Neglect-An-Evaluation-of-Psychological-Tools-Adapted-for-Schools.pdf
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Amtrak Supports VPRA with the Long Bridge Project
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Supports VPRA with the Long Bridge Project
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Amtrak is proud to partner with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) on the Long Bridge Project, a transformative investment in rail infrastructure that will:
* Unlock new capacity for both passenger and freight trains
* Improve safety and service reliability
* Stimulate economic opportunity for generations to come
To allow VPRA to complete this critical project, temporary Amtrak schedule adjustments will be necessary. During
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Amtrak Supports VPRA with the Long Bridge Project
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Amtrak is proud to partner with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) on the Long Bridge Project, a transformative investment in rail infrastructure that will:
* Unlock new capacity for both passenger and freight trains
* Improve safety and service reliability
* Stimulate economic opportunity for generations to come
To allow VPRA to complete this critical project, temporary Amtrak schedule adjustments will be necessary. Duringthis time, Amtrak remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient travel options, including expanded bus-rail connections, so our customers may continue reaching their destinations with ease.
For more information:
* Learn more about the project here
* Review customer service impacts in our Amtrak Passenger Service Notification (PSN)
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Original text here: https://media.amtrak.com/2025/12/amtrak-supports-vpra-with-the-long-bridge-project/
