A program initiated by a police department to engage young delinquents in a program of physical fitness, recreation, and sports has helped decrease the likelihood of their further involvement in crime. (JD)

Provides a comprehensive picture of the project, outlines its strengths and weaknesses, and interprets the findings that could be applied immediately in communities seeking to improve planning and coordination of youth services. (Author)

Focuses on several of the more crucial health issues--immunization and screening; accident prevention; nutrition, obesity, and exercise; drugs; and growth and development--that can be effectively dealt with at the elementary school level. (Author/IRT)

The article briefly describes the first Asian-Pacific Conference on Deafness held in Hong Kong in December, 1986. Conference topics included overcoming prejudice and suspicion, the expense of technological aids, the importance of prevention through better medical services, and lack of effective legislation and institutions. (DB)

Presents case example to illustrate use of market assessment to inform the marketing of preventive parenting programs for fathers, working parents, single parents, and stepparents. Discusses results from survey of 300 parents in terms of how findings can be used in marketing areas of product, price, place, and promotion. (Author/NB)

Prevention of behavior problems among gifted students is considered in terms of typical behavior problems of the gifted, teacher behavior and classroom climate, and the importance of affective education. Teacher behaviors which structure the classroom for success are listed as are characteristics which encourage underachievement. (DB)

Preadolescent suicide appears to be increasing, although less than 1% of the attempts are successful. Several high risk factors of preadolescent suicide including depression, family pathology, and a child's cognitive concept of death have been identified. Educators should refer children who threaten or attempt suicide to mental health services.…

Examines several organizational impediments to school counselors' effectiveness, including inadequate staff communication, resulting in role conflict and ambiguity. Discusses major organizational and individual aspects of the counselor's role, identifies five revitalizing trends, and describes a set of procedures to determine the most important…

This paper reviews the concept of behavioral risk factors for atherosclerosis which become entrenched in adolescence or young adulthood. Evidence favoring intervention in the adolescent years and a screening program at the University of Rochester Health Service are described. A preliminary strategy for prevention of atherosclerosis on campus is…

Suicide, and its particularly disturbing rise in the last three decades, is a major public health concern. Prevention efforts must be multifaceted, and include the refinement of epidemiological methods in the study of suicide; development of health education, information, and intervention programs dealing with suicide; and increased community…

Discusses the history of student injury litigation and various defenses that have been used against charges of teacher negligence. Presents 12 guidelines for student safety in vocational agriculture programs. (CH)

Vocational programs offer a clear alternative to students who have difficulty thriving in a traditional academic environment. They are an important part of any effort to keep at-risk youth in school long enough to prepare them for a decent future. (JOW)

Examined crisis intervention techniques in a community-based setting, including factors of immediacy of response, location, prior identification, and flexibility of service. Found crisis intervention techniques viable and valuable in identification and preventive intervention of family and individual problems, demonstrating reduced conflict and a…

Presents educational program for adolescent mothers and their children which was initiated by school system in North Carolina to prevent child neglect and abuse through such strategies as child rearing curriculum, lending library, and community involvement. Reports that program resulted in fewer dropouts, more productive teenage citizens, and…

To identify applicants with past criminal records, 22 states have passed laws making F.B.I. checks mandatory for teacher certification. Because many teachers are affronted by background checks and fingerprinting, unions often block this type of proposed legislation. Insets provide tips on avoiding defamation and negligent hiring charges and on…