Prevention Science in School Settings

by Kris Bosworth (Editor)
Reduces the disconnect between prevention research and educational practice
Highly comprehensive, addressing a range of adolescent risk-taking behavior: substance use, violence, dropping out, suicide
Discusses issues of conducting research and scaling up interventions within schools Illustrates theoretical issues with case studies and anecdotes of actual practice


From the Back Cover
This straightforward volume makes a strong, practical, research-based case for integrating prevention programs into middle and high schools. Written by experts in prevention science and education, it examines educational goals and prevention of risky behaviors as parallel and complementary processes and provides evidence for health-promoting schools as a critical forum for student development. Chapters show the benefits of this collaboration, as instructors engage with prevention content, prevention scientists study schools and create interventions, and counselors develop and implement activities, resulting in improved academic, social, and health outcomes. Examples of successful prevention strategies address personal and public health issues as varied as substance abuse, dating violence, dropping out, and suicide.

Among the topics covered:

Engaging school leaders in prevention
Developing school-based prevention curricula
Scaling up evidence-based prevention interventions and practices
Conducting prevention research and evaluation in schools
Promoting a positive school climate and culture
Reducing disruptive behavior, violence, and bullying


Child and school psychologists, administrators, teachers, school counselors, and prevention specialists will find significant common ground in Prevention Science in School Settings. The breadth and depth of coverage point to new, multidisciplinary directions in health education, school climate/culture, and positive youth development.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
2 in colour
Topics
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Child and School Psychology

More info and Hardcover at Springer

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