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Title:

Core competencies to prevent problem behaviors and promote positive youth development / Nancy G. Guerra, Catherine P. Bradshaw, editors.

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

99 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Core competencies.
Youth--Psychology.
School failure.
Youth--Substance use.
Youth--Sexual behavior.
Behavior disorders in adolescence.
Problem youth.
Violence in adolescence--Prevention.

Other Authors:

Guerra, Nancy.
Bradshaw, Catherine Pilcher, 1975-

Notes:

"Winter 2008". Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

Linking the prevention of problem behaviors and positive youth development: core competencies for positive youth development and risk prevention / Nancy G. Guerra, Catherine P. Bradshaw -- Core competencies and the prevention of school failure and early school leaving / Catherine P. Bradshaw, Lindsey M. O'Brennan, Clea A McNeely -- Core competencies and the prevention of youth violence / Terri N. Sullivan ... [et al.] -- Core competencies and the prevention of adolescent substance use / Tamara M. Haegerich, Patrick H. Tolan -- Core competencies and the prevention of high-risk sexual behavior / Vignetta Eugenia Charles, Robert Wm. Blum -- Programs and policies that promote positive youth development and prevent risky behaviors: an international perspective / Sophie Naudeau ... [et al.] -- Future directions for research on core competencies / Catherine P. Bradshaw, Nancy G. Guerra.

Series:

New directions for child and adolescent development, 1520-3247 ; no. 122

ISBN:

0470442166 (pbk.)
9780470442166 (pbk.)

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)