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The Role Of Adult Expectations On The Recovery Of Sexually Abused Children, Haig Kouyoumdjian, Andrea R. Perry, David J. Hansen

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Child sexual abuse is a disturbingly prevalent problem that has continued to receive increased attention in the United States. Because there is substantial variability in how sexual abuse impacts children, it is important to examine potential mediating variables, including the ways in which child and family factors contribute to children’s recovery. One of the most extensively researched family variables has been parental support, and this research has demonstrated a positive relationship between parental support and children’s functioning following sexual abuse. Another family variable that likely infl uences parent–child interactions and children’s recovery is parental expectations. Although adults’ expectations about children …

Problem Behaviors Vs. The Situational Adversity Approach: Hiv Risk Behaviors Of Homeless Youth In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Florida Public Health Review

No abstract provided.

Community Coalitions: Implications For Educational Policy And Administrators, A Study Of Anderson Elementary In The Anderson Weed And Seed Neighborhood., Mary A. Rausch

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In 2001, the Anderson Neighborhood of Bristol, Tennessee, received official recognition as a Weed and Seed site by the United States Department of Justice. This designation is provided to a local coalition of committed community members organized to “weed” out the elements that contribute to crime and delinquency in a targeted neighborhood and “seed” in strategies to build strong neighborhoods. Anderson Elementary School is a key partner in the effort and the conduit for a variety of coalition initiatives.

Through investigation of measures and surveys administered at Anderson Elementary School, the study was designed to ascertain if there were improvements …

Comorbid Anxiety And Depression: Do They Cluster As Distinct Groups In Youth?, Melinda Cannon

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

One of the most common pairs of co-occurring psychological disorders in children and adolescents is anxiety and depression. This high frequency of co-occurrence has led to research examining the structure of anxiety and depression, specifically the shared and unique aspects of these syndromes. The tripartite model accounts for the overlap between the disorders by suggesting that they are related because they share the feature of negative affect or general psychological distress. The model further proposes that they can be differentiated by their unique features of physiological hyperarousal (anxiety) and low positive affect (depression). Factor analytic research has shown that anxious …

Report Of The Provost's Childcare Implementation Committee

University Provost Reports

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Three Community And School-Based Models Of Child Welfare Service Delivery In Ontario: An Exploration Of Parents’, Service Providers’, And Community Experiences, Karen Frensch, Gary Cameron, Lirondel Hazineh

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

This report highlights results from our study of three innovative child welfare programs in Ontario attempting to modify front line child protection practice. These programs endeavor to deliver child welfare services in ways that promote greater accessibility and acceptability of services for families, provide increased levels of assistance to families, afford a better understanding of daily living circumstances of children and families, and engage the community in protecting children. Study results confirm that the three programs were successful in accomplishing these goals. Parents’, service providers’, and community members’ perceptions of these programs showcase the positive helping relationships and community partnerships …

Idaho 4-H Impact Study, Jeff Goodwin, Cyndi Barnett, Michele Pike, Joey Peutz

Journal of Extension

A study measured the impact that the 4-H experience has on the quality of life of young people. Data were collected from 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students in Idaho. Students were selected from four randomly selected schools in each of the 16 randomly selected counties across the state. There were 3,601 surveys returned from 53 schools. Youngsters who have participated in 4-H for 2 years or more are less likely to engage in "at-risk" behaviors such as drinking alcohol, shoplifting, drug use, damaging property, or smoking cigarettes than their non- 4‑H classmates.

Extension's Response To An Un-Natural Disaster: Enlisting Your Support For Military Youth And Families, Theresa M. Ferrari

Journal of Extension

The situation created in families and communities by deployment of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve military service members demands immediate attention. The author shares her experiences as a 4-H Military Liaison and encourages readers to become involved with Operation: Military Kids efforts in their states.

Some Joe Style Points: Capitalization & Et Al., Laura Hoelscher

Journal of Extension

"Some JOE Style Points" talks about how to use "et al." and capitalization in JOE articles. "August JOE" highlights the two Commentaries in the August issue, a Tools of the Trade article, and the range of other topics covered.

Wonderwise 4-H: Following In The Footsteps Of Women Scientists, Amy N. Spiegel, S Kay Rockwell, Deanna Acklie, Saundra Wever Frerichs

Journal of Extension

Wonderwise 4-H: Women in Science Learning Kits, recently included in the National 4-H Curriculum Collection and widely tested by 4-H leaders, have positively affected youths' perspectives on science, scientists, and scientific work. Adult leaders who used the multi-media, inquiry-based Wonderwise 4-H kits completed a Web survey describing the impact of the kits on youth. It indicated that the kits increased youth's interest and understanding of science, broadened their view of scientists, and opened their eyes to the possibility of science in their own futures. More information about Wonderwise 4-H and downloadable activities are available at .

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Portland Targeted Outreach Program: Year One Evaluation Report Of Program Participation And Outcomes, Portland State University. Population Research Center, Barry Edmonston, Risa Proehl, Renee Ramey

Publications, Reports and Presentations

This is the first of two evaluation reports. It offers a preliminary evaluation of the Portland Metropolitan Area Boys & Girls Clubs Targeted Outreach program. It assesses whether program participation and outcome goals have been met in the first year of a 2- year review period. The review period covers the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years. This report is intended to document the success of the program during the first year, and to suggest ways to improve the process of measuring and documenting the success of the program during the following year. The second and final report will be a …

The Weekly Challenger, July 21, 2005, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The July 21, 2005, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

An Examination Of Family Communication Within The Core And Balance Model Of Family Leisure Functioning, Kevin M. Smith

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine family communication within the Core and Balance Model of Family Leisure Functioning. This was accomplished using path analysis, specifically using a mediator model. Family leisure was measured using the Family Leisure Activity Profile (FLAP), family functioning using the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES II), and family communication using the Family Communication Scale (FCS). The sample was youth (n = 90) and parents (n = 123) from 25 different states in the US. Family leisure involvement predicted family functioning variables from the youth and family perspectives, but only partially from the …

The Murray Ledger And Times, July 7, 2005, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

July 2, 2005 (Pages 3647-3798), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 35 (2005)

No abstract provided.

Focal Point, Volume 19 Number 01, Portland State University. Regional Research Institute

Research and Training Center - Focal Point

This issue of Focal Point examines the concepts of resilience and recovery and what they mean in the context of mental health care for children and adolescents. A resilience-and-recovery perspective highlights new ideas and strategies for transforming mental health care for children and adolescents.

The Murray Ledger And Times, June 9, 2005, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Contract And Grant Awards Fiscal Year 2005, Office Of The Vice President For Research

Office of the Vice President for Research

I invite you to read this report Contract & Grant Awards, fiscal year 2005, which lists contract and grant (C&G) awards received by the University of New Mexico (UNM) during the period from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 (FY05). These awards represent new funds that were acquired during FY05 by the main campus, branch campuses and education centers, and the Health Sciences Center (HSC). The HSC includes the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy. The awards received for FY05 total $295.4M, of which $167.6M is attributed to the main campus and $127.8M to HSC. …

Family Group Conferencing: An Alternative Approach To The Placement Of Alaska Native Children Under The Indian Child Welfare Act, Laverne F. Hill

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Reformed Worship (Rw) 76 - Intergenerational Worship (June 2005), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

For All Generations....3

Beginning a Communal Conversation by Gil Rendle....4

Called to Carry the Light....6

What It Takes by Joy Engelsman....8

It Takes a Congregation by Steve Burger....10

Unity in Harmony by John Sutton....12

Table Graces by Ron Rienstra....19

"Will I Ever Love God as Much as That Man Does?" by Cheryl K. Brandsen....22

Church in Nursing Homes by Marlene F. Brands....24

A Precious Feast, a Tangled Web by Syd Hielema....25

Teens at the Table by Mary Sytsma....28

The Power of Words by Timothy Brown....37

Understanding Generational Differences by …

University Of San Diego News Print Media Coverage 2005.06, University Of San Diego Office Of Public Relations

Print Media Coverage (1947-2009)

Printed clippings housed in folders with a table of contents arranged by topic.

Annual Report Of The Nebraska Center For Research On Children, Youth, Families And Schools

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Presentations

HISTORY OF CYFS
CENTER SPOTLIGHT
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY SERIES
INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
SIGNATURE SPEAKER
COLLABORATING RESEARCH FACULTY
INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
ZAMBIA WEEK AT UNL
SPOTLIGHT ON FUNDED GRANTS
EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUS:
GETTING READY PROJECT
MOUNTAIN PRAIRIE UPGRADE
PARTNERSHIP – EARLY CHILDHOOD
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN FOCUS:
CBC IN THE EARLY GRADES
PARENTS AS TUTORS
PRE-SERVICE TEACHER FOCUS:
GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION
CAPACITY BUILDING AND GROWTH
INVESTING IN RESEARCH SUPPORT
INVESTING IN CAMPUS RESEARCHERS
EXTERNAL FUNDING
EXTERNAL GRANT AWARDS
FACULTY AFFILIATES OF THE CENTER
STUDENT AFFILIATES OF THE CENTER

Life Skills Development In Youth: Impact Research In Action, Christy Fitzpatrick, Karen Hatch Gagne, Ron Jones, Jennifer Lobley

Journal of Extension

Developing life skills is a key element of 4-H programming, but research on the impact of 4-H on life skill development is minimal. 4-H alumni and volunteers were surveyed to explore the question "Does involvement in 4-H Youth Development programs help youth learn and use specific life skills?" 4-H alumni identified life skills learned through 4-H participation from a list of choices and in an open-ended format. Volunteers agreed that life skills were learned, although their assessment of specific skills differed from that of alumni. Findings indicate that long-term impacts of 4-H membership exist and can be measured.

The Murray Ledger And Times, May 17, 2005, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Unhs Carsey Institute Receives Grant To Develop National Program On Rural Families And Communities, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

The Murray Ledger And Times, May 12, 2005, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, May 5, 2005, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The May 5, 2005, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Occupational Stress In Child Protection Social Workers, Kristina M. Narcum

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine if social workers in a child protection agency report greater levels of stress than individuals working in other professions. Paper-and-pencil versions of the Pressure Management Indicator (PMI) questionnaire were distributed to all participants as a measure of occupational stress. Participants' responses were analyzed using an independent samples t-test to examine whether there was a statistically significant difference between the responses of the two groups. There were significant findings in nine out of twenty-four subscales of the PMI. The results from these areas show that the social workers feel more insecure about …

Family & Children’S Services Of Guelph And Wellington County: A Community-Based Model Of Child Welfare Service Delivery (Summary Report), Lirondel Hazineh, Gary Cameron, Karen Frensch

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

No abstract provided.

Family & Children’S Services Of Guelph And Wellington County: A Community-Based Model Of Child Welfare Service Delivery (Full Report), Lirondel Hazineh, Gary Cameron, Karen Frensch

Partnerships for Children and Families Project

No abstract provided.