Preventing Child and Adolescent Problem Behavior: Evidence-Based Strategies In Schools, Families, And Communities (Evidence-Based Practices (Oxford)) - Softcover

Jenson, Jeffrey M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199766592 ISBN 13: 9780199766598

Verlag: Oxford University Press, Usa, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

This book addresses the history and evolution of prevention, offers a theoretical guide to understanding and evaluating prevention activities, and reviews the evidence pertaining to school, family, and community preventive interventions. Advances and challenges associated with the implementation and adaptation of evidence-based prevention programs are delineated. Recommendations for advancing prevention are noted.

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Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D., is the Philip D. and Eleanor G. Winn Professor for Children and Youth at Risk and Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver. Dr. Jenson's teaching and research interests address the etiology and prevention of child and adolescent problems of bullying, aggression, school dropout, and juvenile delinquency. His research focuses on the application of a risk and resilience approach to preventing child and adolescent health and behavior problems and on the evaluation of prevention strategies aimed at promoting positive youth development. Dr. Jenson has received several awards for his scholarship, including the Aaron Rosen Award from the Society for Social Work and Research in 2009. He was Editor-in-Chief of the journal Social Work Research from 2004 to 2008. Dr. Jenson was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in 2011.

Kimberly Bender, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, where she studies the prevention of youth problem behavior. Her interest lies in understanding how to best serve youth who cross multiple service settings. Her most recent work focuses on preventing victimization and related mental health problems among homeless youth. Dr. Bender has published numerous articles on topics related to the onset and persistence of antisocial conduct and mental health problems among children and youth.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, Usa
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0199766592
• ISBN 13: 9780199766598
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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