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Peer reviewedLayne, Donald J.; Grossnickle, Donald R. – NASSP Bulletin, 1989
Describes Operation Snowball, an extensively used prevention model that emerged in response to drug abuse problems in school and society. Designed to engender positive student attitudes, this program combats alienation and attendant substance abuse through a process emphasizing information, education, alternatives to drugs, and environmental…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Intervention, Peer Influence
Peer reviewedFibkins, William L. – NASSP Bulletin, 1993
Neither health education nor suspension appears to help tobacco-addicted students cut back or stop smoking completely. This article describes a Long Island high school's efforts to help 27 (volunteer) students develop their own smoke-cessation program. Most participants, who had begun smoking in middle school, reduced their tobacco dependency, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Education, Prevention, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedKonet, Richard J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Teenage depression and suicide are a growing problem across the nation. A New Jersey high school has developed a crisis management team to deal with such problems. Twelve steps to take in developing such a team are provided, along with guidelines on the referral process, student representation, and community support. (TE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedBallard, Mary; Argus, Tucky; Remley, Theodore P., Jr. – NASSP Bulletin, 1999
By addressing bullying issues, school personnel may prevent more serious violent behavior. This article reviews bullies' and victims' characteristics and describes a school-based intervention plan for managing bullying behavior on the playground and classroom, educating parent/teacher organizations and counselors, and publicizing and implementing…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Bullying, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
Peer reviewedCultice, Wendell W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1992
Outlines a 14-step process for establishing a suicide prevention program, including collecting data; gaining administrative approval; seeking legal advice; establishing an ad hoc crisis intervention committee; collecting sample forms; appraising agency resources; developing a written policy; appraising community resources; involving the media;…
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Data Collection, Junior High Schools, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedKellmayer, John – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
Chronically disruptive students are often funneled into "watered-down" alternative schools that warehouse rather than educate them. The Atlantic County (New Jersey) Alternative High School is a successful college-based program that expects referred students to fulfill normal academic requirements while taking tuition-free college…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, College School Cooperation, High School Students, High Schools
