Compared African-American and white college student alcohol and other drug use. Administered Student Alcohol and Other Drug Usage questionnaire to 49 African-American college students and compared responses to those of large group of white students from previous research. Found significant differences showing alcohol abuse to be less of a problem…

To reduce the chances of student injury and liability charges, principals should know their legal responsibilities, communicate district and school rules, provide adequate student supervision, avoid corporal punishment, advocate appropriate instructional assignments, institute staff reporting and student injury procedures, restrict private…

Presents the rationale for applying a relapse prevention model in the treatment of sexual offenders. First, a general model formulated from the cognitive/behavioral treatment of addictive behaviors is described and then guidelines are provided for the application of this model to the treatment of sexual offenders. (Author)

The Vocational Program Evaluation Profile represents a dropout prevention model for students enrolled in vocational special needs programs. The model includes self-identification of reasons for dissatisfaction as well as suggested counseling and instructional strategies. (DB)

Examined alcohol awareness education courses taught at five college campuses. Administered pre-, post-, and learning retention tests to college freshmen and sophomores (N=703) to evaluate correlation of variables in knowledge-responsibility-consequences model and effects of alcohol education on consequences. Findings showed alcohol education…

Evaluated sexual assault prevention program in which 181 female college students participated and 165 female students served as controls. Program was effective in decreasing incidence of sexual assault among women without sexual assault history but was not effective among women with sexual assault history. Program led to decrease in dating…

Outlines basic considerations about playground safety and accessibility. Proposes playgrounds to be constructed for children in inner-city neighborhoods that would be carefully supervised, be easily accessible to the community, and provide children with a range of activities and experiences. (MLF)

Examined effectiveness of relapse prevention training (RPT), part of outpatient-drug education program for 83 drug addicted probationers, with special attention to knowledge maps as supplemental instructional materials. Found that program participation improved during use of RPT. Participants who successfully completed RPT sessions had lower rates…

In the Pennsylvania Youth Apprenticeship Program, students attend class three days per week and work in manufacturing-related industries the other two. The success of the program depends primarily on the quality of teachers and mentors and industry's willingness to cooperate. (JOW)

In plans for health care reform, the role of health education in reducing risk behaviors associated with leading causes of death must be recognized. Reform offers new opportunities for prevention programs in schools, worksites, and communities. (SK)

Focuses on one aspect of contemporary youth violence, youth gangs and groups, in effort to open broad discussion of youth gangs and frame the process of developing a comprehensive prevention/intervention strategy in proyouth way. Examines three ways of framing youth gang phenomenon: youth violence as racism, alienation, and criminality. Considers…

Discusses difficulties in effecting change in campus climates and describes Portland (Oregon) State University's (PSU) efforts to combat sexual harassment, and the creation of the PSU Sexual Harassment Resource Network. Defines sexual harassment and explains the response to the Resource Network's prevention strategies. (NB)

Surveyed teachers' and administrators' perceived satisfaction, effectiveness, and degree of implementation of Project Pride, substance abuse prevention program. Degree of satisfaction with program content was consistently related to how beneficial and valuable teachers perceived program to be for their students. Neither perceived support of…

Surveyed drinking habits of 212 college students, allowing comparison of heavier drinkers with light drinkers. Combining the findings from this survey with results from previous research on tolerance suggests 10 primary prevention guidelines for college students who choose to drink. (Author/NB)

Examined current programmatic and institutional factors associated with the most successful drug prevention programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education in 1987. Findings from 73 of the original 92 college and university drug prevention programs were examined. Twenty most successful…