The scope, nature, and incidence of sexual abuse of deaf children is addressed and the behavioral/emotional characteristics of sexually abused children and adolescents described. Prevention, intervention, and reporting are discussed and resources for assistance, consultation, or diagnostic/treatment services for suspected or identified victims of…

Because many schools, colleges, and universities realize that prevention is the only defense against AIDS at this time, many have launched education programs. Some of the ways public relations directors are working with institutional health officials to promote education and prevention are described. (MLW)

1983 legislation making driver training courses mandatory for any person in Quebec seeking a first driver's license had no effect on the risk of accident or the mortality/morbidity rate for newly licensed drivers over 18. However, since 1983 more women under 18 are becoming licensed, and their risks may be increased. (Author/BJV)

Vocational education is one effective educational resource for teen parents because it emphasizes many of the skills necessary for making the transition to the work force or postsecondary education. (JOW)

Discusses provision of quality psychiatric treatment and determination of appropriate therapeutic restrictiveness for each recipient. Describes the Anna Mental Health and Development Center's prevention strategy for unauthorized recipient absences and its systematic plan for responding to unauthorized absences. Outlines the function and…

A content analysis of 48 elementary school health textbooks was performed to identify and describe hearing health information and to assess its usefulness in preventing hearing loss. While containing roughly equal amounts of theoretical information, the texts lacked sufficient mobilizing information, that which allows readers to act on their…

Examined college students' (N=408) attitudes and behaviors regarding sexual coercion and assault. Found approximately 60% of participants believed that dating partners provoked sexually aggressive behavior by refusing sexual requests. Confirmed that verbal exchanges between dating partners are prone to disbelief and misinterpretation. Presents…

States that adolescents begin to drink alcohol at ever younger ages, partly because they receive mixed messages from the media. Argues that drug prevention groups must project accurate, consistent, and effective messages about alcohol for youth and that schools must provide education about the specific health risks of alcohol beginning in grade…

America's school dropout rate is now over 25 percent. What can be done to address the problem and reclaim youth is explored. (MT)

Notes that, while prevention of alcoholism and alcohol abuse has become a national priority, actual programs designed to prevent alcohol abuse among youths assault the sensibilities and cherished values of adults. Describes political aspects of alcohol education and mechanisms within which to recognize and abate program subversion. (Author)

Among preadolescents, use of "gateway" substances (tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana) is rare. By high school, most students have normally established habits of use or nonuse. Because the occurrence of first and experimental use is most frequent during the years around puberty, programs targeting sixth and seventh grades seem most promising.…

Administrator recounts experience growing up in alcoholic home, hoping to inspire other school professionals helping young people with substance abuse problems. Although helping others seems natural for adult children of alcoholics, certain unconsciously held attitudes and behaviors can impede school prevention and recovery programs. Organizations…

Classifies school-based prevention activities into the following five educational domains: (1) cognitive; (2) affective/interpersonal; (3) behavioral; (4) environmental; and (5) therapeutic. Discusses research findings for each domain. (Author/LHW)

Focusing on a behavioral analysis of nonproblematic youth, attempts to determine why some youths in high crime areas remain nondelinquent. A preliminary formulation of nondelinquency says these youth are strongly influenced in a noncriminal direction by a significant other. (Author/LHW)

Four basic social learning principles are presented along with examples of how each is utilized first to learn delinquent behavior and then in helping delinquents change. (Author/LHW)