This comprehensive text, written by experts in each topical area, provides research-based approaches designed for work with youth in the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood. Developmental in its orientation, the text moves from population definition and identification, to causal factors and issues most often identified with placing youth at risk, to a prevention-intervention paradigm specifically created for teens. Illustrative case studies and enlightening sidebars enhance reader self-awareness, promote self-study and skill development, and aid in the comprehension of the concepts and applications of chapter material.…mehr
This comprehensive text, written by experts in each topical area, provides research-based approaches designed for work with youth in the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood. Developmental in its orientation, the text moves from population definition and identification, to causal factors and issues most often identified with placing youth at risk, to a prevention-intervention paradigm specifically created for teens. Illustrative case studies and enlightening sidebars enhance reader self-awareness, promote self-study and skill development, and aid in the comprehension of the concepts and applications of chapter material.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Editors About the Contributors PART I INTRODUCING THE PROBLEM CHAPTER 1 Defining Youth at Risk CHAPTER 2 Prevention: An Overview CHAPTER 3 Resilience: Individual, Family, School, and Community Perspectives PART II EXAMINING THE CAUSES CHAPTER 4 The Impact of Dysfunctional Family Dynamics on Children and Adolescents CHAPTER 5 “Will I Ever Measure Up?” Problems of Self-Esteem CHAPTER 6 Identifying and Preventing Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents CHAPTER 7 Stress and Trauma: Coping in Today’s Society PART III WORKING WITH YOUTH AT RISK: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION CHAPTER 8 “Who Am I?” Unique Issues for Multiracial Youth CHAPTER 9 The Secret and All-Consuming Obsessions: Eating Disorders CHAPTER 10 “I Don’t Want to Live”: The Adolescent at Risk for Suicidal Behavior CHAPTER 11 A Future in Jeopardy: Sexuality Issues in Adolescence CHAPTER 12 I Am Somebody: Gang Membership CHAPTER 13 “It Takes a Village”: Advocating for Sexual Minority Youth CHAPTER 14 Death in the Classroom: Violence in Schools CHAPTER 15 “Escaping Reality”: Adolescent Substance Abuse CHAPTER 16 Nowhere to Turn: The Young Face of Homelessness CHAPTER 17 “Do I Belong Here?” School Dropout CHAPTER 18 A Nation at Risk: Bullying Among Children and Adolescents
Preface Acknowledgments About the Editors About the Contributors PART I INTRODUCING THE PROBLEM CHAPTER 1 Defining Youth at Risk CHAPTER 2 Prevention: An Overview CHAPTER 3 Resilience: Individual, Family, School, and Community Perspectives PART II EXAMINING THE CAUSES CHAPTER 4 The Impact of Dysfunctional Family Dynamics on Children and Adolescents CHAPTER 5 “Will I Ever Measure Up?” Problems of Self-Esteem CHAPTER 6 Identifying and Preventing Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents CHAPTER 7 Stress and Trauma: Coping in Today’s Society PART III WORKING WITH YOUTH AT RISK: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION CHAPTER 8 “Who Am I?” Unique Issues for Multiracial Youth CHAPTER 9 The Secret and All-Consuming Obsessions: Eating Disorders CHAPTER 10 “I Don’t Want to Live”: The Adolescent at Risk for Suicidal Behavior CHAPTER 11 A Future in Jeopardy: Sexuality Issues in Adolescence CHAPTER 12 I Am Somebody: Gang Membership CHAPTER 13 “It Takes a Village”: Advocating for Sexual Minority Youth CHAPTER 14 Death in the Classroom: Violence in Schools CHAPTER 15 “Escaping Reality”: Adolescent Substance Abuse CHAPTER 16 Nowhere to Turn: The Young Face of Homelessness CHAPTER 17 “Do I Belong Here?” School Dropout CHAPTER 18 A Nation at Risk: Bullying Among Children and Adolescents
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