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Building supportive communities for at-risk adolescents : it takes more than services /

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Young people who live in environments or engage in behaviors that put them "at risk," either for violence, substance abuse, school dropout, or pregnancy, often suffer from a lack of adequate supports. This book explores the challenges involved in creating and sustaining supportive communit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burt, Martha R.
Other Authors: Resnick, Gary, Novick, Emily R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, [1998]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Teenagers > Services for > United States.
Adolescent Health Services > United States.
Teenagers > Services for.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Young people who live in environments or engage in behaviors that put them "at risk," either for violence, substance abuse, school dropout, or pregnancy, often suffer from a lack of adequate supports. This book explores the challenges involved in creating and sustaining supportive communities for at-risk 10-15 yr olds. Case studies of 9 programs that serve youth and their families are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved).
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 314 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-302) and index.