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Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 1. Introducing the Problem.
Gross, Douglas R.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 1 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. The two chapters in Part 1 present information related to population identification, the issues and concepts involved, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Identification
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 4. Combating the Ultimate Risk: School Dropout.
Kushman, James W.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 4 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 4 deals with the school dropout and school and community programs that have proven to be effective in working with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Dropouts
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 2. Examining the Causes.
Palmo, Artis J.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 2 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Part 2 contains five readings on causal factors related to at-risk behaviors. "The Harmful Effects of Dysfunctional Family…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Attribution Theory
Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers and Parents. Part 3. Working with Youth at Risk: Behavioral Issues and Interventions.
Kempley, Frances A.; And Others – 1989
This document consists of Part 3 of a book of readings on at-risk youth designed to provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. It includes six readings, each dealing with a specific behavior that places a young person at risk. "The Secret and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa
Childhood and Youth in Germany and the Netherlands: Transitions and Coping Strategies of Adolescents.
du Bois-Reymond, Manuela, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This book examines how young people in Germany and the Netherlands grow into adults in their society and how they cope with the accompanying experiences and changes. The 14 chapters of the book are: (1) "The Modernization of the Youth Phase. Educational, Professional and Family Careers of Dutch Youth in the Nineties" (Els Peters); (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Child Health
Reducing Adolescent Risk: Toward an Integrated Approach.
Romer, David, Ed. – 2003
This collection of papers focuses on common influences that result in a number of interrelated risk behaviors, summarizing presentations and discussions from a recent conference at which a group of specialists from different health traditions synthesized current knowledge on the subject. There are 39 papers in four parts. Part 1, "Adolescents…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Affective Behavior, Blacks