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Biddle C, Mitra D. 2014. UP for Learning’s ‘Getting to Y’ Program: Youth bringing meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey evaluation. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 36 pp.

Annotation: This evaluation report examines UP for Learning's 'Getting to Y' program, which trains middle school youth-adult teams to analyze their school's Youth Risk Behavior Survey data. The report discusses the program's theory of change, methodology, key findings from implementing the program in Vermont middle schools, and outcomes for students and school culture. It highlights the program's success in empowering youth leaders, fostering dialogue on risk and resiliency, and creating opportunities for youth-adult partnership. The report also identifies challenges and opportunities for program improvement, particularly around action planning and supporting diverse student involvement.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Evaluation, National Surveys, Risk taking, School based programs, Youth

Murphey D, Barry M, Vaughn B. 2013. Positive mental health: Resilience. Washington, DC: Child Trends, 6 pp. (Adolescent health highlight)

Annotation: This report presents research findings on characteristics that are associated with adolescent resilience, describes program strategies that promote resilience, and discusses links between resilience and avoidance of risk-taking behaviors. Topics include relationships and social skills, hormonal and physical changes, self confidence, spirituality, emotional self-regulation, and overall well-being. Resources and references for additional information on resilience in adolescence is provided.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website. Document Number: Pub. no. 2013-03.

Keywords: Adolescence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Coping, Psychological development, Psychosocial development, Resilience, Risk taking, Youth

Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Health Data and Analysis. 2012. Youth at risk: 2011 Rhode Island high school health risks. [Providence, RI]: Rhode Island Department of Health, 2 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief examines risk behaviors among high school students in Rhode Island during 2007-2011 to determine whether or not these behaviors had improved or worsened over that time period and if there were differences in select behaviors according to grade level. The authors focused on 24 measures in eight domains of risk (violence, mental health, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex, injury, and weight), using data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey of public high-school students nationwide on the major causes of disease and injury morbidity and mortality. Figures and tables display changes between 2007 and 2011 and compare health risks by grade level in 2011.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Three Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Web Site: http://www.health.state.ri.us Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, High school students, National surveys, Rhode Island, Risk factors, State initiatives, State surveys, Trends, Youth

Hawkins JD, Catalano RF, Kuklinski MR. 2011. Mobilizing communities to implement tested and effective programs to help youth avoid risky behaviors: The Communities That Care approach. Washington, DC: Child Trends, 5 pp. (Research brief)

Annotation: This research brief describes the Communities That Care (CTC) prevention system, a coalition- based system for preventing a range of adolescent problem behaviors that was developed by the Social Development Research Group to help narrow the gap between science and community priorities and practices. The brief describes the key components of the CTC system (including the youth survey that assesses risk, protection, and outcomes); the various steps involved in implementing this system; and major findings from a community randomized controlled study of CTC program effectiveness.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website. Document Number: Pub no. 2011-25.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Assessment, Prevention programs, Risk factors, Studies, Surveys, Youth

Healthy Teen Network. 2009. Issue in brief: Youth development and teen pregnancy, STI, and HIV prevention. Baltimore, MD: Healthy Teen Network, 10 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the need for youth development programs, the trends and impacts of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections on youth development, aspects of effective youth development programs, and seven programs proven to reduce sexual risk taking behaviors.

Contact: Healthy Teen Network, 1501 Saint Paul Street, Suite 124, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 685-0410 Fax: (410) 687-0481 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.healthyteennetwork.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents, Community programs, Model programs, Risk taking, Sexual behavior, Youth

Komro KA, Stigler MH. 2000. Growing absolutely fantastic youth: A review of the research on "best practices". Minneapolis, MN: Konopka Institute for Best Practices in Adolescent Health, 42 pp.

Annotation: This report provides a review of approaches for the promotion of healthy youth development. Topics include family, school, and community interventions for adolescent health-related behaviors in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; behaviors related to motor-vehicle occupant injuries; violent and delinquent behavior; suicide; risky sexual behaviors; eating behaviors; and physical activity. The report includes a chart on risk and protective factors in the family and home, school, and community, and concludes with references grouped by topics.

Contact: Konopka Institute for Best Practices in Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware Street SE, Third Floor West, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2959, Telephone: (612) 625-7137 Secondary Telephone: (800) 276-8642 Fax: (612) 626-2134 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.konopka.umn.edu/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Community programs, Drug use behavior, Eating disorders, Health promotion, Intervention, Prevention, Research reviews, Risk taking, Safety, Smoking, Suicide, Violence, Youth development

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [1999]. Youth risk behavior survey, '97. [Atlanta, GA]: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 CD-ROM.

Center for Mental Health in Schools. 1998. School interventions to prevent youth suicide. Los Angeles, CA: Center for Mental Health in Schools, 72 pp. (Technical assistance sampler)

Annotation: This report provides a sampler of information about preventing youth suicides by school intervention. It includes the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Suicide issued in July, 1999, and discusses suicide prevention, assessing suicide risk, training and counseling programs, and aftermath assistance. The final section of the report lists additional resources including books, journal articles, and websites. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge.

Keywords: Counseling, Intervention, Reports, Risk assessment, Risk factors, School health programs, Suicide prevention, Training, Youth, Youth risk behavior
   

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