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| Journal of Emotional and… | 1 |
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| Dietz, Patricia M. | 1 |
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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
