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Download full textBrandeis Univ., Waltham, MA. Center for Human Resources. – 1991
This guide was designed to help policy makers, administrators, program planners, and managers find answers to their questions about improving the quality of their services and addressing the changing needs of young people in their communities. Information is provided on more than 100 nonprofit organizations, government agencies, research centers,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Cooperation, Disadvantaged Youth, Federal Legislation
Davis-Berman, Jennifer; Berman, Dene S. – 1994
This book provides an overview of the history, theoretical basis, research, development, evaluation, and current status of wilderness therapy programs for troubled adolescents. An introduction explores theories of adolescence and adolescent development, problems facing adolescents in contemporary society, limitations of traditional mental health…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adventure Education, At Risk Persons
Eisen, Marvin; Pallitto, Christina; Bradner, Carolyn; Bolshun, Natalya – 2000
This guidebook explores some of the practical issues associated with finding, choosing, and starting potentially effective prevention programs for at-risk preteens and teens. The guidebook is based on a study of 51 intervention programs that identified elements and delivery mechanisms that were associated with their effectiveness. A closer look at…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Intervention
Sigman, Stuart J.; Scotchmer, Sara Parker – 1994
This directory lists 24 locations for various "rite of passage" programs. These programs are designed to empower youth at a time of life transition, especially during the middle school years, when children feel most vulnerable and are most "at-risk." The directory gives a brief description of each program and provides the names…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, At Risk Persons, Community Influence, Cultural Awareness
Bouie-Scott, Barbara, Ed. – 1990
Family resource programs seek to foster the development of emotionally stable children and parents. Two underlying assumptions of family resource programs are that programs should focus on family strengths, not weaknesses; and that programs should empower families, not create dependence on professionals. Education of the public about the need and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Crisis Intervention, Early Intervention
Decker, Marcia J., Ed. – 1991
This directory of selected early childhood programs includes project grants in three categories administered by the Office of Special Education Programs and funded under the Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities. The program categories include the Division of Innovation and Development, the Division of Personnel Preparation, and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention
