Jeffrey M. Jenson and Kimberly A. Bender
- Published in print:
- 2014
- Published Online:
- April 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780199766598
- eISBN:
- 9780190206369
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199766598.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Children and Families, Research and Evaluation
Efforts to prevent common child and adolescent problems have increased significantly in the past several decades. We trace the history and evolution of school, family, and community approaches to ...
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Efforts to prevent common child and adolescent problems have increased significantly in the past several decades. We trace the history and evolution of school, family, and community approaches to preventing child and adolescent problem behavior. Empirical evidence pertaining to the prevention of substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, violence, and school dropout is reviewed. Efficacious program strategies are identified and characteristics of effective programs are discussed. Program implementation, fidelity, and adaptation challenges are noted. Practice, policy, and education efforts necessary to advance prevention in school, family, and community settings are delineated.Less
Efforts to prevent common child and adolescent problems have increased significantly in the past several decades. We trace the history and evolution of school, family, and community approaches to preventing child and adolescent problem behavior. Empirical evidence pertaining to the prevention of substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, violence, and school dropout is reviewed. Efficacious program strategies are identified and characteristics of effective programs are discussed. Program implementation, fidelity, and adaptation challenges are noted. Practice, policy, and education efforts necessary to advance prevention in school, family, and community settings are delineated.
