The constructs associated with primary prevention are used to consider the tenets of positive psychology. At the same time, issues from the literature on positive psychology can help to expand and strengthen research on primary prevention. Conclusions are reached about the potential bi-directional influences that these fields can have on each…

Presents a bibliography of clinical and investigative research articles in the field of child and adolescent substance abuse. Designed to help readers stay informed of current clinical and research activities on child and adolescent substance abuse, this bibliography is divided into four categories: discussion and review papers, assessment,…

Explores reasons for the decline in the number of fires in college and university residence halls and describes a four-pronged program called PODS (Prevention, Occupant awareness, Detection, and Suppression) to help administrators organize fire-prevention efforts. (EV)

Within the context of recent controversies over child abuse, including sexual abuse, by school officials, discusses the indispensability of trust. Asserts that an acknowledgment of wrongdoing is the first step towards restoring public trust, but is not sufficient on its own. Explains that it must be accompanied by a demonstration of genuine…

This article provides an overview of self-injurious behaviors and provides intervention strategies for college counselors to use when working with students who self-injure. College counselors' roles in managing self-injurious behaviors are explored in relation to individualized treatment issues, outreach, education, advocacy, and prevention.…

Offers school counselors an overview of their ethical obligations related to school violence and an explanation of their legal duty to protect students from harm. Discusses characteristics of students who may be at risk for violent behavior and strategies for preventing school violence. (Contains 52 references.) (GCP)

Project KICK (Kids in Cooperation with Kids) is a delinquency prevention program for at-risk youth that uses nontraditional approaches to stress management. Twelve African American children who were taught physical, cognitive, and experiential models of stress reduction and management reported that they enjoyed the program, and they demonstrated…

Twenty suggestions for teachers address ways to identify and reduce bullying in the school setting. Examples include knowing the definition of bullying, watching for warning signs, having good communication with students' parents, creating a support team for the bullied child, taking a proactive preventive approach, using buddies to deter…

Presents results of a meta-analysis of studies that compare drug prevention programs led by peers to the same program led by adults. Overall, peer-led programs were found to be somewhat more effective than adult-led programs. It is concluded that the effectiveness of a prevention program is determined by several characteristics of the program.…

This article reviews the social science, legal, and criminal justice literature regarding interventions used to stop domestic violence. Examines the theoretical foundations and effectiveness of police interventions, the use of protective orders, prosecutions and victim advocacy, court responses, and coordinated community responses to domestic…

Examines the results of a comprehensive, multifaceted longitudinal school-based prevention program, which focuses on enhancing protective factors with the goal of promoting positive youth development, reducing identified risk factors, and preventing adolescent problem behaviors. Results reveal that Raising Healthy Children participants had…

Describes how colleges are struggling to find ways to head off the worsening phenomenon of postgame rampages. (EV)

Initiation traditions and rites of passage are important for group and team membership, but the violent behavior and alcohol abuse involved in hazing constitute serious campus crime. This article helps campus administrators to develop new strategies for attacking the hidden crime of hazing. (Contains 32 references.) (Author)

Reviews social epidemiological data on substance abuse among Native American youth and discusses culturally relevant etiological factors. Highlights strategies for identification of high-risk youth, concentrating on theoretical and methodological aspects appropriate for Native American populations. Issues of sensitive technology transfer and…

Reviews major risk factors for cigarette smoking, alcohol, and other drug abuse and promising community approaches to primary prevention. Longitudinal study assigned communities to program and control conditions. Adolescent program participants exhibited significant reductions at three years in tobacco and marijuana use with equivalent reductions…