Handbook of Prevention And Intervention Programs for Adolescent Girls

A contemporary look at the best programs and most positive approaches that work with adolescent girls todayA unique professional reference, Handbook of Prevention and Intervention Programs for Adolescent Girls compiles the latest research, programs, and approaches that respond to the needs of today's adolescent girls. In this practical guide, editors Craig LeCroy and Joyce Mann have brought together a notable team of contributors to produce a resource with both diverse coverage and practical applications.Each chapter in this book examines an issue affecting adolescent girls. The authors then describe specific, real-world interventions, presenting actual programs as case studies and providing a detailed look at current approaches and best practices.The issues covered include:Universal preventionFriendships and peer relationshipsEating disorders and obesityDepression in early adolescenceHIV prevention among African American girlsLeadership training for young LatinasFamily treatment for adolescent girlsMentorshipFilled with helpful examples, Handbook of Prevention and Intervention Programs for Adolescent Girls is an indispensable, hands-on resource for practitioners and students in mental health, education, and public policy.LeCroy, Craig Winston is the author of 'Handbook of Prevention And Intervention Programs for Adolescent Girls ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780471677963 and ISBN 0471677965.