Preventing Child and Adolescent Problem Behavior: Evidence-Based Strategies in Schools, Families, and Communities (Evidence-Based Practices)

The Authors Trace The History And Evolution Of School, Family, And Community Approaches To Preventing Child And Adolescent Problem Behaviour. Empirical Evidence Pertaining To The Prevention Of Substance Abuse, Juvenile Delinquency, Violence, And School Dropout Is Reviewed. Efficacious Programme Strategies Are Identified And Characteristics Of Effective Programmes Are Discussed. Programme Implementation, Fidelity, And Adaptation Challenges Are Noted. Practice, Policy, And Education Efforts Necessary To Advance Prevention In School, Family, And Community Settings Are Delineated. Introduction: The Challenge And Promise Of Prevention -- Childhood, Adolescence, And The Evolution Of Prevention -- Risk And Protection : A Public Health Approach To Prevention -- Effective School-based Prevention Approaches -- Effective Family-based Prevention Approaches -- Effective Community-based Prevention Approaches -- Program Implementation And Fidelity -- Program Adaptation -- Advancing Prevention In Schools, Families, And Communities : Education, Practice, And Policy Challenges. Jeffrey M. Jenson, Kimberly A. Bender. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 153-181) And Index.