Youth at Risk: A Resource for Counselors, Teachers, and ParentsDave Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross This book of readings consists of 15 chapters grouped into 4 "Parts." The readings provide information and strategies for counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, and others who work with youth at risk. Sample programs that have been effective are described and data are provided on causal factors for youth problems. The book contains in-depth looks at such topics as teenage suicide, depression, drugs, eating disorders, gangs, dropping out of school, and sexual abuse. Part 1 presents information related to population identification, the issues and concepts involved, and a framework to aid the reader in better understanding the variables that relate to the at-risk population. Parts 2 and 3 present both causal factors and resultant behaviors that are descriptive of the at-risk population. Data are provided on both developmental and environmental factors that place an individual at risk and behaviors that are often the result of the causal factors identified. Part 4 presents information regarding one of the major results of at-risk behaviors - dropping out of the educational system. The final chapter of the book identifies both regional and national programs that have proven to be effective in working with at-risk populations. (NB) |
Contents
DEFINING YOUTH AT RISK | 3 |
POOR SOIL YIELDS DAMAGED FRUIT | 14 |
THE SOCIETY WE LIVE IN STRESS | 15 |
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