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A Comparison Of Adolescent Drug Use Between Urban And Rural Populations, Randall G. Rhodes
A Comparison Of Adolescent Drug Use Between Urban And Rural Populations, Randall G. Rhodes
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Prior research has found extensive levels of drug use among the adolescent population from standard metropolitan statistical areas. The reviestudies show high drug use rates in the urban minority population, particularly in regards to cocaine use. Also, arrestee data examining law violations compared to drug usage and the age of initial usage correlates to the onset of delinquent behavior in the juvenile population. There are relatively few studies that have examined rural populations in regards to drug usage rates in comparison to urban populations. This study compares, through descriptive statistical analysis, arrestee data from the rural adolescent population of Cape …
Case Study Of The Kingsport Regional Education Alliance, D. L. Reed
Case Study Of The Kingsport Regional Education Alliance, D. L. Reed
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The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the origin and evolution of the Kingsport Regional Education Alliance (KREA 2000). A total of 18 individuals, representing three categories, business, education, and community, were selected by purposeful sampling techniques to participate. Data were collected through qualitative methods. The analysis revealed attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of those involved in the KREA 2000 activities. Through data analysis the investigator identified a core group of influencers who were primarily responsible for the creation of KREA 2000. The investigator identified four major categories that were critical to the evolution of KREA 2000. The four …
Southern Appalachian Settlement Schools As Early Initiators Of Integrated Services, Eloise H. Jurgens
Southern Appalachian Settlement Schools As Early Initiators Of Integrated Services, Eloise H. Jurgens
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This historical-descriptive study examined Southern Appalachian settlement schools as early initiators of integrated health and social services with education from the 1900s through the 1970s. Three schools were studied: Hindman Settlement School (KY), Pine Mountain Settlement School (KY) and Crossnore School, Inc. (NC). The purpose of the study was to determine the type and extent of services provided, the relationship of the settlement schools with their respective county public school system, and the transfer, if any, of integrated services from the settlement schools to public schools as the public schools took over educational responsibilities once offered by the settlement schools. …
Effects Of Teenage Parenthood Education On Parenting Attitudes, Knowledge, And Skills, Kristi Yttreness Speaker
Effects Of Teenage Parenthood Education On Parenting Attitudes, Knowledge, And Skills, Kristi Yttreness Speaker
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The concluding statement of the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth was "America's families are in trouble, trouble so deep and pervasive as to threaten the future of the nation". The family is still a concern, as evidenced by the strong affirmation of the need for increased family life education by the 1980 White House Conference on Families. A large majority of national delegates adopted recommendations in support of "comprehensive family life education for children, youth, and adults. 11 Among the courses endorsed by the 1980 White House Conference were Parenting Education and Child Care Skills. Two questions …