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Burke, William H.; Burkhead, E. Jane – Education and Treatment of Children, 1989
The paper reviews the literature regarding runaway children, defines runaway youth, and discusses predisposing factors. Suggestions are offered for further research on the etiology and treatment of runaway behavior. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Children
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Lane, Kathleen L.; Gresham, Frank M.; MacMillan, Donald L.; Bocian, Kathleen – Education and Treatment of Children, 2001
Three groups of fifth graders (total n=104) classified as either at-risk and with anti-social behavior/hyperactivity, at-risk only, or controls were contrasted on protective and risk factors from third-grade using multivariate analyses. Seven of eight variables were found to predict group membership including protective factors (e.g., academic and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Discipline
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Hendrickson, Jo M.; Smith, Carl R.; Frank, Alan R.; Merical, Cheryl – Education and Treatment of Children, 1998
A study examined the records of 99 non-adjudicated students with severe emotional and/or behavior disorders (EBD), 49 of whom were placed in regular schools and 50 who were in segregated schools. Results indicated that students served in regular schools were identified as severely behaviorally disordered at an earlier age. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Disability Identification, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education
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Lochman, John E.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1988
Twenty-five youths, aged 10-17, with conduct or related disorders were assessed at entry and discharge from a Re-ED residential program. Improvements were found in: academic achievement, evening staff ratings of residents' hostility and anger arousal, and residents' perceptions of mastery over their environment. Day staff ratings did not indicate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Disorders