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Turanovic, Jillian J.; Siennick, Sonja E. – National Institute of Justice, 2022
Although school violence is on the decline, it remains a significant concern for the general public, policymakers, and researchers. This report commissioned by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) takes a comprehensive look at the state of the research on school violence and includes additional discussions about research on serious violence and…
Descriptors: Violence, Educational Environment, School Safety, Delinquency
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Sorenson, Susan B.; Vittes, Katherine A. – Evaluation Review, 2008
Suicide rates are higher among those who own or live in a household with a hand gun. This article examines the association between hand gun ownership and mental health, another risk factor for suicide. Data from the General Social Survey, a series of surveys of U.S. adults, are analyzed to compare general emotional and mental health, sadness and…
Descriptors: Weapons, Help Seeking, Ownership, Prevention
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Hummer, Robert A.; Biegler, Monique; De Turk, Peter B.; Forbes, Douglas; Frisbie, W. Parker; Hong, Ying; Pullum, Starling G. – Social Forces, 1999
Health statistics show wide variations in risk and determinants of infant death across racial and ethnic subpopulations, a within-group advantage to being an immigrant, and the same direction of effects for mortality risk factors across groups. Efforts to lower infant mortality should benefit all groups. Contains 83 references. (TD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Demography, Ethnic Groups, Health
Camping Magazine, 1994
Discusses demographic trends that will affect what future campers are like, including population growth, ethnic diversity, effects of migration, changes in the family unit, problems of children at risk, and social influences such as changing values and work patterns. (LP)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Camping, Children, Demography
Lonner, Thomas; And Others – 1994
This report presents information on infants and toddlers with disabilities and special health care needs enrolled in Washington State early intervention services. Enrollment numbers, rates, and patterns are discussed. Out of a total of 264,410 children ages 36 months and under, 4,324 were enrolled in an early intervention service plan as of…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Demography, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Trimble, Joseph E.; Beauvais, Fred – 2001
This chapter reviews the literature on substance abuse and prevention efforts in Native communities. The first section describes demographic characteristics of America's indigenous people, including tribal and government definitions, interaction and validation styles, and rural-urban differences. It concludes by warning that use of broad ethnic…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alcoholism, American Indian Culture, American Indians
Snyder, Howard N.; Sickmund, Melissa – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2006
This report presents comprehensive information on juvenile crime, violence, and victimization and on the juvenile justice system. This report brings together the latest available statistics from a variety of sources and includes numerous tables, graphs, and maps, accompanied by analyses in clear, nontechnical language. The report offers Congress,…
Descriptors: Victims of Crime, Individual Characteristics, At Risk Persons, Poverty