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Marsh, Dianne G. – 1994
This report of the "Listen '94: Kids Can't Wait" conference presents the lives and concerns of Minnesota youth as described by the 150 youth who participated in it. The purpose of the conference was to collect ideas about concerns of youth and to seek solutions, encourage youth to take action on issues concerning them, give youth ideas…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Community Development
Savage, Melissa Hough; Ourada, Joanne – 1996
Many adolescents need basic health care and other services that address risky behaviors such as sexual activity, violence, alcohol and other drug abuse, and the consequences of those behaviors. This publication summarizes approximately 250 laws and resolutions concerning adolescent health and related issues passed by the 50 states and the District…
Descriptors: Abortions, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents
Keenan, Trisha; And Others – 1996
This document presents tables, graphs, and narrative text that provide information for planning Washington's early intervention programs for infants and toddlers. Data were analyzed on the number and characteristics of infants and toddlers with disabilities and special health problems who were enrolled in Washington State public services at four…
Descriptors: Demography, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Planning
Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services, Olympia. – 1993
The 1992 Washington State Survey of Adolescent Health Behaviors (WSSAHB) was created to collect information regarding a variety of adolescent health behaviors among students in the state of Washington. It expands on two previous administrations of a student tobacco, alcohol, and other drug survey and includes questions about medical care, safety,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Drinking, Drug Use, Grade 6
Columbia Univ., New York, NY. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. – 1998
For the fourth straight year, responding to an open-ended question, more 12- to 17-year olds named drugs the most important problem they face than named social pressures, violence, crime, or any other issue. One of a continuing series, this survey of teens, teachers, and principals is an attempt to increase understanding of the causes and effects…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Drinking
Klingler, Susan S. – 1992
This practicum focused on the improvement of parent/caregiver relationships with approximately 65 children (ages birth through age 3) prenatally exposed to drugs or alcohol. The project utilized six Infant Development Instructors and local health support services. The 8-month program implementation involved Infant Development Instructor training,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcohol Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Development
Ward, Alan J. – 1992
The Adolescent Attitude Survey (AAS) was developed and administered to 214 sixth and eighth graders, 79 from the Chicago (Illinois) Public Schools and 135 from a Chicago magnet school where subjects were more academically oriented and homogeneous. The instrument assessed the subjects' self-image, demographic variables, and factors associated with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances
Patten, Peggy; Robertson, Anne S. – 2001
Developed in response to requests from a variety of family support professionals, teachers, and parents, this sourcebook offers information on preventing violence in children at different stages of development. The introduction provides a rationale for the development of this sourcebook, discusses parental influence, and describes how parents can…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attachment Behavior, Child Rearing, Children
Kline, Frank M., Ed.; Silver, Larry B., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2004
An estimated 20 percent of students have an emotional, behavioral, or mental disorder. Teachers are often the first to notice these problems--and this guide, provides the information they need to help create effective learning environments for children and adolescents and collaborate effectively with mental health providers. Along with a detailed…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Cooperative Planning, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Workers
Melner, Joan; Shackelford, Jo; Hargrove, Elisabeth; Daulton, Deb – 1997
This document identifies resources that serve young children and their families affected by alcohol and other drug use. The resources are organized into three sections: National Training and Information Resources, State Programs and Agencies, and Federal Funding Sources. Information on locating grant funds from federal agencies, private…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcohol Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Delivery Systems
Catalano, Richard F.; Loeber, Rolf; McKinney, Kay C. – 1999
Recent research indicates that children exposed to certain risk factors in their families, at school, among their peers, and in their communities are at greater risk of becoming serious violent juvenile (SVJ) offenders. The Study Group on Serious and Violent Juvenile Offenders, a group of 22 researchers convened by the Office of Juvenile Justice…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Community Involvement
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Lewis, Deborah Fisch; And Others – Journal of American College Health, 1996
A survey of college students' risk behaviors (sexual, substance use, and behaviors leading to injuries) found that, when compared with relevant national health objectives, students will meet the health objectives regarding tobacco and cocaine use but not condom and birth control use, alcohol and marijuana use, or bicycle helmet use. (SM)
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Cocaine, College Students, Condoms
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Windle, Michael; And Others – Child Development, 1991
Eight help-seeking categories were identified and compared with regard to adolescents' gender, race, alcohol consumption, substance abuse, and school misconduct. Problem behaviors were most prevalent for two categories: friends as only resource and social isolate. Males, Blacks, and Hispanics were overrepresented in the social isolate category.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Problems, Blacks
Spears, Brad; Sanchez, David; Bishop, Jane; Rogers, Sharon; DeJong, Judith A. – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 2006
L2, one of the original sites first funded under the Therapeutic Residential Model Initiative in 2001-2002, is operated as a peripheral dormitory This dormitory cares for 185 boys and girls in grades 1-12 who attend local public schools. L2 presented an outstanding proposal which identified gaps in services and presented a reasonable budget to…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Demonstration Programs, Mental Health Programs, Student Characteristics
Davis, Lois M.; Kilburn, M. Rebecca; Schultz, Dana J. – RAND Corporation, 2009
The study identifies some of the greatest disparities for boys and men of color relative to their white counterparts across specific socioeconomic, health, safety, and school readiness indicators in California and provides information about different strategies for reducing the disparities--including effective programs, practices, and…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Males, Minority Groups, Racial Bias
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