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Family-Oriented Interventions for the Prevention of Chemical Dependency in Children and Adolescents.
DeMarsh, Joseph; Kumpfer, Karol L. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1985
Although parents and families are a valuable resource in substance abuse prevention programs, to date most programs have been community or school based. This article reviews the growing number of family-oriented programs and discusses outcome effectiveness when available. (Author/LHW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Programs, Drug Abuse
Kids Can't Wait: Action for Minnesota's Children. A Report to the Governor and People of Minnesota from the Action for Children Commission.
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Action for Children Commission, St. Paul, MN. – 1992
The Action for Children Commission was created in 1991 to study the lives of young Minnesotans, develop a vision of what their lives should be like, and make recommendations concerning the state's role in realizing that vision. After examining the conditions experienced by Minnesota youth, the report recommends that the state help to: (1) mobilize…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Children, Cultural Differences
Families as Educators for Global Citizenship: Five Conundrums of Intentional Socialization.
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Rapoport, Robert N. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1997
Examines changes in global culture and values and their impact on families. Identifies five conundrums for families attempting intentional socialization of their children for new global values: (1) stability versus change; (2) universal versus particular family model; (3) intentional versus laissez-faire socialization; (4) safety versus danger;…
Descriptors: Children, Citizenship Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences