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Center To Prevent Handgun Violence, Washington, DC. – 1992
Straight Talk about Risks (STAR) is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum designed to reduce the potential for children and teens to be injured or killed in gunfire. STAR is based on sound prevention practices developed from a pilot project in Dade County (Florida). The flexible format allows activities to fit into a 3-week classroom unit…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, At Risk Persons, Bibliographies, Crime
Liontos, Lynn Balster – 1991
Following mention of the literature and pioneers in the field of at-risk family involvement in education, this document discusses the history of the term "at risk" and its use, identification of children at risk, and the two major risk factors: poverty and minority status. The important connections and assets missing from the at-risk child's world…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attitude Change, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, Helen L.; Cohen, Michele – 1990
This study examined both maternal and child interaction styles, focusing on the association between differences in maternal level and quality of involvement and the synchrony and affective quality of child interaction behaviors. The subjects were 55 mother-child dyads in which the children (ages 2-5) had been referred to a mental health center…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development
Hurth, Joicey; Goff, Paula – 2002
The procedural safeguards required by the Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Program (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are intended to protect the interests of families with infants and toddlers with special needs and of the early intervention system. Early intervention system personnel are legally obligated to…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Due Process
Lising, Mimi – 1998
In keeping with its priority to reduce the disproportionate burden of heart, lung, and blood diseases in minority populations, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has established an outreach project called Building Healthy Hearts for American Indians and Alaska Natives. This background report provides an overview of the cardiovascular…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, At Risk Persons

Nelson, C. Michael; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1991
Issues related to the exclusion of students considered socially maladjusted from consideration in Public Law 94-142 are discussed in light of current research evidence and school practices. A broader, more inclusive perspective is advocated, including early intervention and special education for such at-risk pupils. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Definitions
Peterson, Jean Sunde; Espeland, Pamela, Ed. – 1993
Written to meet the affective need of adolescent students to share their feelings and concerns with supportive listeners, this document contains 50 guided discussions on various topics relating to three focus areas: the self, the self and others, and stress. Under the focus of the self topics include: personal strengths and limitations; behind the…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems
Smith, Christen – 1991
Community recreation services provide enjoyable, interesting and challenging opportunities that will enhance the well-being and healthy development of participants, enrich community life, and provide life skills training for youth. Leisure skills and interests gained in adolescence contribute significantly to the development of human competence…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Community Recreation Programs
Poulsen, Marie Kanne – 1992
This report is intended to serve as a reference for educators and service providers providing early intervention services and family support to children who have been prenatally substance exposed. The first two sections present information on the extent of the problem noting that 1,200,000 American women of reproductive age use cocaine, alcohol,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Child Psychology, Delivery Systems
Wattles, Charles – 1992
This booklet is designed to give Peace Corps country directors, staff, and volunteers ideas and examples of how they can assist youth-at-risk through government agencies and private organizations working with youth in their host countries. It begins with an overview of the problems of youth-at-risk, followed by six scenarios. Each scenario is…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Agency Cooperation, Apprenticeships, At Risk Persons
Harrison, Patti L. – 1990
Guidelines are presented for incorporating screening and assessment into a sequential and comprehensive model of preschool intervention services. At-risk children who may receive intervention services and an ecological intervention model are described. Three categories of children may benefit from services of early intervention programs: children…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Decision Making, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Waterman, Jill; Walker, Elizabeth – 2001
Aimed at helping the most vulnerable young adolescents, this book attempts to provide tools and techniques for practitioners working with youth at risk for academic, behavioral, and emotional difficulties resulting from such factors as difficult family situations, learning problems, or socioeconomic disadvantage. The SPARK curriculum combines a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Jimerson, Shane R., Ed.; Wilson, Marilyn, Ed. – California School Psychologist, 2000
This publication of the California Association of School Psychologists reflects a broad array of topics for those who serve a diverse group of students with a range of needs. The articles in this volume address several current topics, including cognitive assessment with bilingual students; cultural considerations when working with parents;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Bilingual Students
England, Richard – 1998
In this paper, an overview of children's psychological processes is presented within the context of adoption, foster care, or other type of placement which requires the child to develop the coping skills necessary to continue toward optimal growth psychologically, cognitively, and socially. Findings from a research review indicate that children…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, At Risk Persons, Child Development

Junn, Ellen N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Reports on the impact of extra-credit assignments on the academic performance of marginal college-level students. Finds that those who attempted the assignments improved their test performance, were less likely to drop out of the class than a control group, and evaluated the experience positively. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Assignments, At Risk Persons