School psychologists have special responsibilities and opportunities to be of help to children of alcoholics. The pertinent literature is reviewed, and a developmental, organizational theoretical framework is proposed to account for the relationship between parental alcoholism and its effects on children. Interventions are also reviewed. (TJH)

The purpose of this booklet is to raise the awareness of teachers and other school personnel about the needs and characteristics of the children of alcoholics and addicts and to explain what schools can do to help. The booklet discusses: (1) risk factors for children of alcoholics and substance abusers, including the psychological, emotional, and…

This document reviews the literature on the following: (1) studies on the nature of the Hispanic family; (2) studies on the prevalence of Hispanic alcohol use and abuse; (3) general impact studies on the consequences for children of family alcoholism; and (4) studies of family factors that appear to protect or shield high risk children from the…

The Portland (Oregon) Plan for Drug-Free Schools was so well-accepted in its first year that it was expanded from six middle schools in 1987-88 to all middle schools in the Portland Public Schools in 1988-89. The program was originally implemented in grades 6-12, with a special focus on six middle schools. The goals are the following: (1) develop…