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Williams, Meghan, Ed. – Child Welfare League of America (NJ1), 2009
This issue of "The Link" newsletter contains the following articles: (1) Strong Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Now in Senate (Tim Briceland-Belts); (2) Director's Message (Janet K. Wiig); (3) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act; and (4) Registering Harm:…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Delinquency, Delinquency Prevention, Prevention
Ryan, Barbara E., Ed. – Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, 2010
"Catalyst" is a publication of the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention. This issue contains the following articles: (1) From Competition To Collaboration College Alcohol Prevention in an Era of Competing Risks; (2) A Public Health Approach to Mental Health…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Violence, Prevention
Alliance for Excellent Education, 2010
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "Nation's Report Card": Reading Scores Flat for Fourth Graders; Eighth Graders Improve by One Point; (2)…
Descriptors: Public Education, Reading Achievement, Scores, Grade 4
White, Andrew; Hemphill, Clara; Hurley, Kendra – Center for an Urban Future, 2009
In the wake of a U.S. Justice Department investigation that found widespread use of excessive force by staff at upstate psychiatric care facilities for mentally ill children, this new edition of Child Welfare Watch identifies shortcomings in mental health services and explores possible solutions, including the expansion of alternatives to…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice
Child Welfare League of America (NJ1), 2006
"The Link" is a periodical published by the Child Welfare League. The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization, committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm. This issue of "The…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Mental Disorders, Foster Care, Child Welfare
Arguelles, Lourdes; Daugherty, Alane – Claremont Graduate University (NJ1), 2006
It is well known among scholars and practitioners that stress and anxiety responses are genuine scientifically measurable reactions to a perceived stressor. It is also common knowledge that high levels of stress and anxiety have a multitude of negative psycho-physiological effects. These effects can contribute to the development of depression and…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Depression (Psychology), Stress Variables, Test Anxiety
Frueh, Eileen; Hosmer, Katie; Bender, Kristen; Wells, Greg; Rhymer, Lacey – US Department of Education, 2005
"The Challenge", a publication of the US Department of Education's office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, provides critical information and resources to assist schools in creating safe and healthy environments for young people. This issue presents topics designed to help schools play a key role in teaching students good habits that can last a…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Early Childhood Australia, 2005
"Every Child" is Australia's premier early childhood publication, aimed at anyone involved in the care and education of children from birth to eight years--in particular child care professionals, teachers, child care students and the parents of young children. Published quarterly, it contains informative and entertaining articles on such…
Descriptors: Values Education, Obesity, Community Schools, Ethics