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| Peterson, Reece L. | 1 |
| Ryan, Joseph B. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBeare, Paul – Behavioral Disorders, 1981
The study assessed the efficacy of a systematic program of intervention designed to facilitate a goodness of fit between 38 behavior problem secondary level students and a rural school system. Implications of the study are that teachers may be effective advocates for problem students when assisted by trained personnel. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Advocacy, Inservice Teacher Education, Intervention
Peer reviewedFox, Vernon – Behavioral Disorders, 1976
Available from: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The history of the juvenile court system in the United States is traced, and current programs for treating juvenile delinquents are described. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Community Programs, Delinquency, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWalters, David R.; Streib, Victor – Behavioral Disorders, 1976
Available from: EC 090 474. Alternatives to institutionalization of delinquent children are viewed in terms of growing concern for children's human and legal rights. (SBH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Delinquency, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBehavioral Disorders, 1989
The position paper of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders rejects the Regular Education Initiative based on the lack of evidence supporting proposals for radical restructuring, the lack of eligibility standards for services, and the lessons of history. It affirms the need for an array of service options. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Delivery Systems
Direct linkRyan, Joseph B.; Peterson, Reece L. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
The current emphasis on educating children in the least restrictive environment has resulted in the use of physical restraint procedures across all educational placement settings, including public schools. Since its initial use, restraint has been controversial. Professionals who use physical restraint claim that it is necessary to safely manage…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Student Placement
Peer reviewedScheuermann, Brenda; Johns, Beverly – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This article discusses the importance of child advocacy and describes major challenges to advocates for students with emotional and behavioral disorders in three areas: legislative and judicial, educational, and media. Suggestions are offered for effective advocacy in each area. A list of resources for advocacy is also provided. (Contains…
Descriptors: Activism, Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Peer reviewedForness, Steven R. – Behavioral Disorders, 1988
Problem statements were drafted by a coalition of 16 organizations concerned with education or mental health of children and adolescents. Focusing on the needs of children with behavioral or emotional disorders, the statements cover: parent advocacy, identification and assessment, service delivery, ethnic and cultural diversity, interagency…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Childhood Needs
