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Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools

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Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools is a comprehensive guide to school-based prevention programs. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, implement, and evaluate effective programs that address a wide range of issues, including violence, drug use, and mental health.

The book is written by a team of experts in the field of prevention science, and it is based on the latest research on what works in preventing problem behaviors among youth. The book is divided into four parts:

Part 1: The Basics of Prevention Science This part provides an overview of the field of prevention science, including the key concepts and theories that underlie effective prevention programs.
Part 2: Planning and Implementing Prevention Programs This part provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention programs. It includes chapters on needs assessment, program design, and implementation.
Part 3: Specific Prevention Programs This part provides detailed descriptions of specific prevention programs that have been shown to be effective in preventing problem behaviors among youth. These programs include the Life Skills Training Program, the PATHS program, and the Incredible Years program.
Part 4: Special Topics in Prevention This part of the book covers special topics in prevention, such as preventing violence in schools, preventing substance use among youth, and preventing mental health problems among youth.

Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in preventing problem behaviors among youth. It is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan, implement, and evaluate effective prevention programs.

Safe and Healthy Schools, Second Edition: Practical Prevention Strategies (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

by Michael McClure

4.8 out of 5

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Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools is packed with information and resources to help you develop and implement effective prevention programs in your school or community. Here are just a few of the things you'll find inside:

A step-by-step guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs
Detailed descriptions of specific prevention programs that have been shown to be effective in preventing problem behaviors among youth
Information on special topics in prevention, such as preventing violence in schools, preventing substance use among youth, and preventing mental health problems among youth
A glossary of terms and acronyms used in the field of prevention science
A resource list of organizations and websites that can provide you with additional information and support

Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools is essential reading for anyone who is interested in preventing problem behaviors among youth. This includes:

School administrators
Teachers
Counselors
Social workers
Public health professionals
Parents
Community leaders

The authors of Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools are a team of experts in the field of prevention science. They have extensive experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs, and they have published numerous articles and books on the topic.

The lead author, Dr. Thomas J. Dishion, is a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon. He is the director of the Oregon Social Learning Center and the co-director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. Dr. Dishion is a leading expert in the field of prevention science, and he has developed and evaluated a number of effective prevention programs.

The other authors of the book are Dr. Stephanie S. Stormshak, Dr. Scott W. Bauman, and Dr. John Lochman. Dr. Stormshak is a research scientist at the Oregon Social Learning Center. Dr. Bauman is a professor of psychology at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lochman is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

"Practical Prevention Strategies: The Guilford Practical Intervention In The Schools is a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to school-based prevention programs. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in preventing problem behaviors among youth." - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

"This book is a valuable resource for school administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, public health professionals, parents, and community leaders. It provides a step-by-step guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating effective prevention progr

Safe and Healthy Schools, Second Edition: Practical Prevention Strategies (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

by Michael McClure

4.8 out of 5