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Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 1. Introducing the Problem.
Gross, Douglas R.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 1 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. The two chapters in Part 1 present information related to population identification, the issues and concepts involved, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Identification
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 4. Combating the Ultimate Risk: School Dropout.
Kushman, James W.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 4 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 4 deals with the school dropout and school and community programs that have proven to be effective in working with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Dropouts
Establishing and Maintaining a Parenting Network for Parents of Premature/High-Risk Infants.
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Boukydis, C. F. Zachariah; Moses, Lenette – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This article discusses the benefits of support groups and networks for parents of premature and high-risk infants. Options for starting and maintaining groups are discussed, and a resource section lists self-help organizations, training materials, and reference works. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Coping, Infants, Parent Associations
Youth at Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, and Parents. Second Edition.
Capuzzi, David, Ed.; Gross, Douglas R., Ed. – 1996
This monograph outlines early prevention efforts that can decrease the development of destructive behaviors in at-risk youth. The text provides those who work with young people the information they need to identify individuals with the highest potential for "at-riskness." Such care givers also need to understand the causal factors for at-risk…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Children, Delinquency
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 2. Examining the Causes.
Palmo, Artis J.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 2 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 2 contains five readings on causal factors related to at-risk behaviors. "The Harmful Effects of Dysfunctional Family…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Attribution Theory
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 3. Working with Youth at Risk: Behavioral Issues and Interventions.
Kempley, Frances A.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 3 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. It includes six readings, each dealing with a specific behavior that places a young person at risk. "The Secret and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa
The School Years: Assessing and Promoting Resilience in Vulnerable Children 2.
Daniel, Brigid; Wassell, Sally – 2002
Noting that the protective factors that support positive development despite adversity are becoming better understood, this workbook discusses the importance of encouraging resilience in school-aged children living in challenging circumstances and shows how to evaluate resilience through the use of checklists and background information. The…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attachment Behavior, Change Strategies, Check Lists