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Peer reviewedDietz, Patricia M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1992
Describes Youth-Reaching-Youth (YRY) Project, peer substance abuse prevention program of National Network of Runaway and Youth Services. Defines YRY goal as preventing and reducing substance abuse among runaway, homeless, and other youth in high-risk situations. Describes need for program, training curriculum, and evaluation. (NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Homeless People, Peer Counseling
Myrick, Robert D.; Erney, Tom – 1985
This handbook provides information on starting a peer facilitator program. The first nine chapters parallel those in the student manual and provide practical suggestions and ideas to consider as students explore the concept or skill being studied. Activities are also included with each chapter. The 9 of 15 chapters cover these topics: (1) peers as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Youth-Reaching-Youth Implementation Guide: A Peer Program for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Prevention.
Download full textDietz, Patricia M.; And Others – 1991
This guide was designed to encourage and assist groups to incorporate youth into their alcohol and other drug prevention and education programs. It provides a step-by-step approach to planning and implementing a program in which young people make a significant contribution to reducing or preventing alcohol and other drug use among youth in…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Counselor Training, Drug Abuse
Friedrich, Margret C.; And Others – 1985
This paper describes the development of one high school peer counseling program created in response to a number of adolescent suicides and attempted suicides. The formation and activities of the interdisciplinary team (school social worker, school psychologist, school guidance counselor, health education teacher, and students) to develop and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication Skills, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Dept. of Student Services and Special Education. – 1986
The development and implementation of an adolescent suicide prevention program at the Fairfax County Public Schools in 1982 is described. The major components of the program are described: (1) background; (2) organizing and planning; (3) resources; (4) workshops; (5) activities for students; and (6) evaluation and review. Emergency visits to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDolan, Brien – Adolescence, 1995
Analyzes the development and implementation of a teen hotline that utilizes skilled student volunteers. A comprehensive and meaningful training program combined with a high level of acceptance among the general youth population resulted in a valuable service for both the client callers and the student volunteers. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Services, Crisis Intervention, Hotlines (Public)
Kotloff, Lauren J.; And Others – 1993
This report examines five programs that use peer support groups as the key element of their prevention or intervention efforts in preventing or reducing the incidence of substance abuse, school failure, and other problems of adolescence. Chapter 1 provides introductory material. Chapter 2 contains background information on the peer program…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Data Collection
