Describes the "Observatoire national de la securite des etablissements scolaires et d'enseignement superieur," a national agency established by the French government in 1995 to ensure safety in schools and colleges. Its annual reports, drawn up in conjunction with experts, are sent out to government, public authorities, and any…

Describes eight suggestions for implementing a drug-testing program based on study of nine successful programs: Stress student health and safety, make it part of comprehensive education and prevention program, get it in writing, protect student privacy, focus on prevention, not punishment, involve parents and community from the start, evaluate and…

Introduces a collection of papers that address the High/Scope Foundation's approach to risk reduction and dropout prevention. Examines High/Scope's history and describes various High/Scope efforts (e.g., the Michigan School Readiness Program Evaluation, preschool and elementary curriculum development and training, movement and music curriculum…

Many youth use substances and engage in other high-risk behaviors in an attempt to allay the emptiness accompanying broken belongings. Schools can play important roles in fostering connections and creating the natural high that comes from success. (Author)

Undergraduate students participated in a discussion on common secondhand consequences of alcohol use, including concerns about personal safety and impact on living environments. This easy-to implement and brief intervention may strengthen students resolve to be more proactively involved in prevention of alcohol abuse for their campus community.…

Examines factors predicting participant engagement in a parent-centered, substance abuse preventive intervention. Results indicate that caregiver need for the intervention and family systems variables significantly predicted initial engagement in the intervention, while demographic variables, stressful life circumstances, and family stress failed…

Describes a regional substance abuse prevention coalition in Southeast Alaska that has thoroughly integrated a youth/adult partnership model. The principles and key components of the partnership model are described, followed by an overview of how this model has been incorporated at the community level, and some of the lessons learned. (Contains 41…

This article highlights how developing strong policies, enforcement procedures, diversion methods and support programs are stepping stones on the path toward creating a successful tobacco-prevention program. (GCP)

The study examined differences in the number of restorations in permanent, posterior teeth for those children receiving dental sealants with cost sharing when compared to children who do not receive sealants. Results indicated a 51 percent reduction in restoration rates for each quadrant sealed. Findings have implications for cost savings and…

Corporations in the Chicago area (n=608) replied to a mail survey to assess the number that had developed no-smoking policies and program contents. Implications of the findings that company size had an effect on most outcome measures are discussed. (SLD)

Analyzes potential role of computer-assisted strategies in substance abuse prevention efforts. Discusses substance abuse prevention in context of adolescent development. Defines computer-assisted instruction in terms of opportunities it represents for substance abuse prevention. Describes barriers to address and makes recommendations for…

Examined whether drug abuse prevention curriculum that challenges ninth grade students' (n=520) thinking about drug use through discussion and reflection on drug-related dilemmas would promote the process of individuation among adolescents by advancing students' moral reasoning and increasing their conceptual level. (ABL)

Describes a Missouri self-insurance or pooling program that provides a risk protection package, along with risk management services, to its members. Discusses cost advantages to pooling, and other factors school districts should consider when deciding whether or not to join a pooling arrangement. (MLF)

Presents analysis of impact of college counseling on student retention, documented with data from published study of unintentional effects of college counseling on primary and secondary prevention of dropouts. Examines both therapeutic effectiveness and economic considerations like costs and benefits. Argues for and demonstrates foundation of…

The article details those characteristics of gifted students which make them more vulnerable to suicide. It discusses warning signs to help identify gifted students at risk of suicide and describes prevention and intervention programs. Resources are listed. (Author/DB)