Prevention The Science and Art of Promoting Healthy Child and Adolescent Development

Solving problems before they become a crisis benefits at-risk populations and saves time, money, and resources. Effective prevention programs can make these benefits a reality'and with this landmark book, professionals will see what types of prevention efforts really work. The first and only synthesis of prevention research and methodology, this timely volume examines programs targeting the following eight pressing problems that affect infants, children, and youth: infancy and early development, child maltreatment, youth violence, childhood developmental delays, substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, dating violence, and marital conflict and divorce. Readers will see the interplay between the science of research and the art of practice'and appreciate the profound difference prevention efforts can make in the lives of children and families.Borkowski, John G. is the author of 'Prevention The Science and Art of Promoting Healthy Child and Adolescent Development' with ISBN 9781557668684 and ISBN 155766868X.