Preventing child and adolescent problem behavior : evidence-based strategies in schools, families, and communities
Jenson, Jeffrey MAuthor
Bender, KimberlyContributor
The authors trace the history and evolution of school, family, and community approaches to preventing child and adolescent problem behaviour. Empirical evidence pertaining to the prevention of substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, violence, and school dropout is reviewed. Efficacious programme strategies are identified and characteristics of effective programmes are discussed. Programme implementation, fidelity, and adaptation challenges are noted. Practice, policy, and education efforts necessary to advance prevention in school, family, and community settings are delineated.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The authors trace the history and evolution of school, family, and community approaches to preventing child and adolescent problem behaviour. Empirical evidence pertaining to the prevention of substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, violence, and school dropout is reviewed. Efficacious programme strategies are identified and characteristics of effective programmes are discussed. Programme implementation, fidelity, and adaptation challenges are noted. Practice, policy, and education efforts necessary to advance prevention in school, family, and community settings are delineated.
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Acknowledgments -- Introduction: the challenge and promise of prevention -- Childhood, adolescence, and the evolution of prevention -- Risk and protection : a public health approach to prevention -- Effective school-based prevention approaches -- Effective family-based prevention approaches -- Effective community-based programs and prevention systems -- Program implementation and fidelity -- Program adaptation -- Advancing prevention in schools and communities -- References -- Index.
Behavior disorders in children
Behavior disorders in adolescence
Community and school
Students
Parent-student counselor relationships
Behavior
Social Problems
Preventive Health Services
Health Occupations
Disciplines and Occupations
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Health Services
Community Health Services
Sociology
Psychiatry and Psychology
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena
Health Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Dangerous Behavior
Child Behavior
Adolescent Behavior
Risk-Taking
School Health Services
Medicine
Health & Biological Sciences
Pediatrics