Selected nonfiction and fiction titles that contain basic information on and insights into child abuse are given. Safety tips for children and suggestions for protecting children from abduction by the non-custodial parent are also offered. (MT)

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The ultimate goal of the work of violence prevention is to stop violence before it begins. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) uses a four-level social-ecological model (SEM) to better understand and prevent violence. The four levels are: (1) Individual; (2) Relationship; (3) Community; and (4) Societal. This model considers the complex…

Individuals calling a suicide center many times were found to be very similar in general characteristics to the general population of callers. They were just as likely to be suicidal risks as the average caller. (Author)

The Syracuse, New York, school system is floodlighting its schools at night to discourage vandalism. (RA)

The first year of a high school dropout prevention program upgraded the academic achievement of its participants and markedly improved their classroom behavior. (CK)

Elevator vandalism has increased recently. Suggestions are offered for reducing the problem. (MLF)

This study collected self-report drug use information from 70 adult "club rave" attendees. Eighty-six percent of the respondents reported lifetime ecstasy use, 51 percent reported 30-day use, and 30 percent reported using ecstasy within the two days preceding the interview. Findings suggest that rave attendees may be an important…

The authors address adolescent violence by promoting holistic health before symptoms occur and by using strength-based interventions to combat problems that already exist. A wellness model is presented, as is a discussion of research on the components of the model that are related to violence and violence prevention with adolescents. (Contains 49…

The Human Genome Project is brining new opportunities to predict and prevent diseases. Although pediatric nurses are the closest to these developments, most nurses will encounter genetic aspects of practice and must understand the basic science and its ethical, legal, and social dimensions. (Includes commentary by Peter Birchenall.) (SK)

Describes current research on prevalence and patterns of substance use and abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations. Examines potential risk and protective factors associated with substance abuse in these populations and discusses implications for prevention, including prevention research. (Contains 160 references.) (GCP)

This article defines frostbite, explains the mechanism by which frostbite injures the body, suggests preventive measures, and describes treatment of superficial and deep frostbite. (IAH)