A review of research on adolescent suicide found that many of the studies are of children who have attempted suicide (such children differ considerably from children who kill themselves). Also reviews prevention programs and suicide warning signs in children. Includes a resource panel listing. (MD)

Ways to keep bones strong over a lifetime are suggested. (MT)

Modern aquatic facilities, which include wave pools, water slides, and shallow water activity play pools, have a greater potential for injuries and lawsuits than conventional swimming pools. This article outlines comprehensive safety management for such facilities, including potential accident identification and injury control planning. (MT)

Addresses the value of behavioral techniques in relation to children's maladaptive fears. Summarizes how such techniques are used in the home, in school, and in health care settings; discusses theoretical explanations of the success of behavioral interventions. Outlines variables that may affect outcome of maladaptive fear prevention programs.…

Introduces journal issue on adolescent substance abuse. Purpose of issue is to encourage exploration of inadequately researched areas by presenting articles on conceptual models, minority and disabled populations, and treatment which give new perspectives on the field. (CMG)

Improving student attendance and truancy prevention have always been areas of concern for educators, as well as, community members, and legislators. Students who are not in school cannot learn, and frequently drop out. Truant students often engage in high-risk behaviors that eventually entangle them in the juvenile justice system. Since 1986, the…

This children's book tells the story of Jimmie Boogie's experience when he is offered cigarettes by two other boys on the playground at his school. His older sister, Suzzie, interrupts the interaction and explains to Jimmie that smoking is addictive. Their conversation causes Jimmie to think about smoking, and he decides that it is something he…

As a sequel to YouthLens No. 1, New Resources Available on Youth Reproductive Health and HIV Prevention (July 2002), this YouthLens summarizes major reports and resources that have appeared since July 2002. The resources are organized by overview reports, reproductive health resources, and HIV/AIDS resources. [YouthLens is an activity of YouthNet,…

For almost 20 years, the Intercultural Development Research Association has worked with schools to improve their holding power through effective dropout prevention efforts. This year, IDRA continues this work through a new partnership with Clemson University, the Educational Development Corporation and the newly established National Dropout…

A special 4-H program in a poor, rural community demonstrated that learning can be fun, and that helping children learn can be satisfying. (AN)

A program undertaken in Sweden to teach young children how to cross the street in safety is described. (CK)

Using information available regarding juvenile homicide, it is suggested that high-risk communities need to be identified and the particular problems in each community detailed so that agencies can pool their efforts in addressing the most serious problems. (Author)

Addresses workplace violence prevention, beginning by defining violence, why people become violent, and the cycle of violence. Then discusses steps in prevention, including pre-incident planning, an incident management team, threat management, assessment, post-incident response, and training. (EV)

Public Health Model was used to examine relationships between smoking severity (never smokers, former smokers, continued smokers) and host and environmental variables. Results indicate former smokers are more like never smokers on most risk and protective variables. Final analyses indicated continued smokers are more likely to be Non-Black and…

Reviews incidence of substance abuse and implications for practice. Discusses variables that might be altered to prevent abuse among clients. Explores substance abuse theory, school and peer environment, family, the media, community movements, and business and industry in regard to prevention and treatment. (Author/NB)