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Reiss, Albert J., Jr., Ed.; Roth, Jeffrey A., Ed. – 1993
The diverse research on the patterns and characteristics of violent behavior in the United States is assessed by a panel of experts in this monograph. The monograph describes what is known about certain types of violence, details insights into risk factors for violence in individuals and situations, and recommends new research efforts with short-…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Behavior Patterns, Drug Abuse
Crosson-Tower, Cynthia – 2002
This book presents guidance for educators on recognizing and responding to different forms of child maltreatment as well as ideas on the formation of a school reporting protocol and a Child Protection Team. The 11 chapters are: (1) "Why Are Educators So Important in the Lives of Abused and Neglected Children?"; (2) "How Can We…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Safety
Weissbourd, Richard – 1996
This book examines the stereotypes and superficial categorizations of America's children in crisis, and discusses the nature of childhood disadvantage. Findings from interviews with children and professionals, and a reexamination of past and present research, reveal that most children at risk are not poor. The evidence suggests that factors such…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Change, Community Characteristics, Community Influence
