At risk youth : a comprehensive response : for counselors, teachers, psychologists, and human service professionals / J. Jeffries McWhirter [and 3 others].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part. 1. At-risk children and youth : the ecology of problems: -- An introduction to at-risk issues -- Environmental/societal factors that contribute to risk -- Legal and ethical issues. -- Part 2. Families, schools, and skills: -- Family Problems of at-risk children and youth -- School issues that relate to at-risk children and youth -- Individual characteristics of high-risk and low-risk children and youth. -- Part 3. At-risk categories: -- School dropout -- Substance use and addiction -- Teenage pregnancy, STDs, and risky sexual behavior -- Juvenile delinquency and youth violence -- Youth suicide. -- Part 4. Prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches: -- Prevention, early intervention, treatment framework, and other environmental considerations -- Core components of programs for prevention and early intervention -- Peer interventions -- Family interventions.

"This text provides the conceptual and practical information on key issues and problems you will need to prepare effectively for work with at-risk youth. The authors describe and discuss the latest prevention and intervention techniques that will help you perform your job successfully and improve the lives of young people at risk."--Publisher description.