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Prevention : the science and art of promoting healthy child and adolescent development / edited by John G. Borkowski and Chelsea M. Weaver.

Title
  1. Prevention : the science and art of promoting healthy child and adolescent development / edited by John G. Borkowski and Chelsea M. Weaver.
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  1. Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes, c2006.

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Additional authors
  1. Borkowski, John G., 1938-
  2. Weaver, Chelsea M.
Description
  1. xvi, 298 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "Prevention examines programs targeting eight of today's most pressing problems that affect infants, children, and youth. Through thorough, multifaceted explorations of successful programs, readers will see the interplay between the science of research and the art of practice - and appreciate the profound difference prevention efforts can make in the lives of children and families. Based on more than a decade of research and best practices, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who has a part in shaping the future of intervention and prevention programs."--Jacket.
Alternative title
  1. Science and art of promoting healthy child and adolescent development
Subject
  1. Adolescent Development
  2. Child Development
  3. Child development
  4. Child welfare
  5. Children > Services for
  6. Developmental disabilities > Prevention
  7. Youth > Services for
  8. Youth development
Contents
  1. The art and science of prevention research : principles of effective programs / John G. Borkowski, Carol E. Akai, and Leann E. Smith -- Promoting infant growth and development / Lane E. Volpe and Willow A. Wetherall -- Preventing early developmental delay / Leann E. Smith, Jody S. Nicholson, and Julie N. Schatz -- Preventing child maltreatment / Julie N. Schatz -- Preventing youth violence / Shannon S. Carothers and Chelsea M. Weaver -- Preventing adolescent substance abuse / Amber M. Grundy and Stacey B. Scott -- Preventing risky sexual behavior / Chelsea M. Weaver, Elizabeth H. Blodgett, and Shannon S. Carothers -- Preventing dating violence / Kimberly S. Howard -- Marital conflict and the aftermath of divorce : prevention programs for families / Patricia M. Mitchell, W. Brad Faircloth, and Peggy S. Keller -- Where do we go from here? : a synthesis of science and art / John G. Borkowski and Chelsea M. Weaver.
Owning institution
  1. Harvard Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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  1. committed to retain