Peer Pressure Reversal

Peer Pressure Reversal
Author: Sharon Scott
Publisher: Human Resource Development
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780874254082

Handbook on Counseling Youth

Handbook on Counseling Youth
Author: John McDowell
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 559
Release: 1996-06-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418554375

Thoroughly researched, this easy-to-use handbook is designed to help parents, teachers, pastors and youth workers guide today's young people through the minefields of adolescence. From simple challenges to major crises, this book will equip adults to help youth cope with situations involving emotional issues, abuse, addictions, family issues, disorders, sexual issues and much more.

How to Say No and Keep Your Friends

How to Say No and Keep Your Friends
Author: Sharon Scott
Publisher: Human Resource Development
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780874254099

Tells how to deal with negative peer pressure, explains how to make a good decision, and discusses behavior related to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and sex.

Confronting Substance Abuse

Confronting Substance Abuse
Author: Du Page County (Ill.). State's Attorney's Drug Control Strategy Task Force
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1992
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781568067674

Outlines numerous recommendations which provide a comprehensive and integrated plan to fight the scourge of drugs.

Doing Drugs and Dropping Out

Doing Drugs and Dropping Out
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1991
Genre: Psychology
ISBN:

This report assesses the societal costs of substance abuse--especially cocaine and crack addition--and dropping out of school. It is organized around three themes: (1) the impact of cocaine and crack abuse in terms of crime, public spending, and lost productivity; (2) policies that move addicts away from crack; and (3) policies that reduce the high school dropout rate. Based on extant literature, the report quantifies a bottom-line cost of drug abuse to have been between $60.4 billion and $124.9 billion in 1988, a figure that reflects the costs of health care, economic loss, and law enforcement relating to substance abuse. Impact also is assessed in terms of private and social issues. In evaluating the success of policies that have effectively moved addicts away from drugs, important questions concerning criteria for success, motivation for drug use, and addiction are explored. Law enforcement, treatment, educational, and prevention policies are evaluated. The current literature on testing, outpatient treatment, and peer programs to reduce the motivation toward drug abuse and to move addicts away from cocaine and crack is reviewed. In response to the issue of dropout prevention, the report recommends a rethinking of the structure of high schools within a collaborative context involving parents, schools, and communities. Included in the report are a working bibliography and a community service booklet that deals with the issues of this report on a local community level. (NB)

Working with Youth in High-Risk Environments

Working with Youth in High-Risk Environments
Author: Carol E. Marcus
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 219
Release: 1996-07
Genre: Drug abuse
ISBN: 0788129724

Focuses on programs which help youth in high-risk neighborhoods learn to say "no" to drugs. Covers 18 grants and the programs that were created with those grants. Includes characteristics of youths (juvenile delinquents, athletes of low socioeconomic status), offers insight into how to develop model programs for youth (lack of data, lack of effective mgmt. techniques), problems faced in implementing demonstration grant programs (lack of resources, resistance to training), and reports on successful programs (retreats, awareness training).

What's in the Bible for Teens

What's in the Bible for Teens
Author: Mark Littleton
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1441260226

Spiritual and Practical Guide for Teens Through Scripture, biblical character studies, and personal application, this unique and engaging Bible reference allows readers to see what God's Word says about everyday topics. Lighthearted yet serious, the What's in the Bible books are ideal for individuals looking for personal answers as well as groups wanting to share the enlightenment through Bible study. No matter the toopic, these approachable and insightful books are ideal for people of all level of biblical understanding.

La Sexualidad

La Sexualidad
Author: Elizabeth Raptis Picco
Publisher:
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1990
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

This curriculum unit provides educators with 10 lessons designed to make sexuality education culturally relevant for Latino youth in grades five through eight. While affirming the traditions and characteristics of Latino families and cultures, this structured curriculum introduces sexuality as a lifelong process that goes beyond physical intimacy. Students are encouraged to explore the many ways of expressing themselves as males and females through activities, homework assignments, and classroom discussions. Parent participation sheets in both English and Spanish identify each lesson's goals and show parents how they can reinforce the lessons with their child. The curriculum was designed to help students: (1) identify how their cultural heritage influences their attitudes and feelings; (2) describe ways family and cultural factors affect communication about sexuality at home; (3) demonstrate steps for responsible decision making and peer pressure reversal; (4) understand common physical and social changes that occur during puberty; and (5) demonstrate positive ways to communicate questions and concerns about sexuality to the adults in their lives. The curriculum includes a section on how to use the unit and 10 lesson plans. An historical and ethnographic profile of Latino or Hispanic groups in the United States, demographic trends and family life issues surrounding the Latino presence in the United States, student workbook features, a Spanish word list, the parent participation sheets, and references are appended. (NB)