Interviewed 42 White, female youths regarding possible sexual assault experiences. Half reported at least one sexual molestation. Most of the youths were measurably affected by their assault experiences. Few reported reactions, suggesting severe socioemotional/behavioral disturbances commonly reported in the child sexual assault literature.…

Studied the extent to which the unique and typical behaviors of adolescent egocentrism are manifested by the adolescent characters in Kerr's novels. Analysis shows at least one of the egocentrism characteristics is present in each character. Because Kerr's characters are realistic they provide helpful models for adolescents and adults. (JAC)

Discusses the history of runaways, runaways and the law, reasons for running, and help for runaways. Suggests ways in which school officials can deal with the runaway problem. (JOW)

A review of prior classification systems of runaways is followed by a descriptive taxonomy of runaways developed using cluster-analytic methods. The empirical types illustrate patterns of weakness in bonds between runaways and families, schools, or peer relationships. (Author)

Indian high school students list personal problems, future plans, financial concerns, depression, and decision-making problems as their most important concerns. Those in boarding school are less inclined to focus on future concerns. Those from rural areas consider depression a less pressing problem area. (Author)

Following a review of major research findings on adolescent pregnancy-risk and the consequences of adolescent pregnancy, the authors consider how schools can best address this social problem. They specifically argue for the improvement of high school family life educators through training and certification standards. (Author/SJL)

Discusses arguments for and against school-based vocational education; describes an independent Experience Based Career Education Project (EBCE) which can operate within a school curriculum or in a separate training facility. (DR)

Cases of youngsters referred to a voluntary shelter program for runaways were examined. Three distinct subgroups were identified: runaways, "castaways" forced from home, and youngsters housed temporarily for other agencies. The demographic and circumstantial differences between these groups was felt to call into question the blanket…

This report reviews some of the causes of teenage flight, statistics on the scope of the problem, and efforts, particularly federal initiatives, to deal with it. (SJL)

Marginalization of a portion of American youth is described as a result of the structure of the major socialization agencies, the family and the school, in contemporary capitalist society. (Author)

Four symposium papers present and discuss an evaluation of a state criminal justice council-funded halfway house, and how this agency sought to make maximum use of the evaluation to which it was subject. (Author/RW)

Discusses the national problem of runaway youth providing statistical evidence compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics and suggests methods for developing productive decision making in family life. (RK)

Examined the relationship between communication and delinquency by comparing adolescents' self-reported delinquent behavior with their perceptions of family communication. Results indicate that communication is related to the commission of delinquent behavior. Differences arising from age, sex, and family marital status were also noted. (RJM)

Discusses challenges to adolescent mothers, adolescent fathers, and the young children of teenage parents. Describes recommended practices used in the Summer Training and Education Program, a life skills program; Between Us Sisters Starting To Operate Efficiently, a residential program; and the Developmental Training and Support Program, a staff…

Examined stressors preceding the suicide attempts of 40 adolescents. Results show that 77.5% of the youth reported conflict with their parents in the few hours before the event. Significantly more suicidal subjects experienced family conflict, problems at school, and problems with boy/girlfriends during the preceding six months when compared to a…