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Overview
Schools are a natural environment for prevention programmes as an infrastructure exists for reaching large numbers of children during their formative years. This volume evaluates the effectiveness of school-based programmes designed to prevent social problems among young people. The author focuses on prevention of behavioural, social and academic problems, and emphasizes the role of education in substance abuse prevention and health.
Durlak argues that the school is a unique social and organizational structure that must be understood before innovations in prevention are introduced. With this in mind, he traces the development of theory and practice, identifies exemplary prevention efforts and documents the continued growth
Synopsis
"Despite, or perhaps because of, its brevity (98 pages plus references) this is a very useful compendium of programmes proven to be effective. I commend it to all those who wish to move away from the individual case referral." --Ewen Rennie in BPS Division of Educational & Clinical
Booknews
Durlak (psychology, Loyola U.) describes and evaluates a number of school programs that have proved successful in preventing adolescents from being behavioral, social, and academic problems. He reviews studies that evaluate programs according to their behavioral impact rather than just changes in knowledge and attitude. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)