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Sarche, Michelle C., Ed.; Spicer, Paul, Ed.; Farrell, Patricia, Ed.; Fitzgerald, Hiram E., Ed. – Praeger, 2011
This unique book examines the physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors that support or undermine healthy development in American Indian children, including economics, biology, and public policies. American Indian and Alaska Native youth suffer disproportionately higher rates of trauma, substance abuse, and youth suicide. At the…
Descriptors: Expertise, Evidence, Health Services, Substance Abuse
Sotomayor, Marta, Ed. – 1991
The chapters of this book will guide discourse about the service needs of the Hispanic population and provide a significant knowledge base for understanding the strengths of Hispanics, for whom the family is central and crucial. Following an introduction by M. Sotomayor, the following chapters are presented: (1) "Hispanics in the Past Two…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Delinquency, Demography
Walberg, Herbert J., Ed.; Reyes, Olga, Ed.; Weissberg, Roger P., Ed. – 1997
This volume exemplifies the overall interdisciplinary, multiprofessional view of the problems and potential of urban children and youth. The contributors were encouraged to identify current problems and better solutions. Contributions are grouped into sections on families, schools, and health. The following chapters are included: (1) "Introduction…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Child Development, Disadvantaged Youth