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Martsolf, Donna S.; Colbert, Crystal; Draucker, Claire B. – Qualitative Report, 2012
Adolescent dating violence (ADV) is a significant community problem. In this study, we examine the perspectives of two groups (young adults who experienced ADV as teens and professionals who work with teens) on ADV prevention/intervention in a community context. We interviewed 88 young adults and 20 professionals. Our research team used Thorne's…
Descriptors: Prevention, Intervention, Adolescents, Young Adults
Weissbourd, Richard – 1996
This book examines the stereotypes and superficial categorizations of America's children in crisis, and discusses the nature of childhood disadvantage. Findings from interviews with children and professionals, and a reexamination of past and present research, reveal that most children at risk are not poor. The evidence suggests that factors such…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Community Change, Community Characteristics, Community Influence