Rural Drug Abuse Prevention: A Structured Program for Middle Schools

Richmond, Jayne; Peeples, Deborah

doi:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1984.tb02772.x

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“…Many substance abuse prevention programs (e.g., Dupont & Jason, 1984;Richmond & Peeples, 1984) are designed to enhance self-esteem. To date, their impact has been Impact of Home-School Liaisons • 491 Kandel & Yamaguchi, 1985Lohrman & Fors, 1986Rhodes & Jason, 1988Richmond & Peters, 1984 Rutter, 1987 a a Support the contribution of these factors for general problem behaviors in adolescence.…”

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“…Other researchers found low self-esteem to predict adolescent behavior problems in general (Cowen & Work, 1988;Rutter, 1987) and adolescent ATOD use specifically (Kandel & Yamaguchi, 1985;Rhodes & Jason, 1988). Investigating the effects of a drug prevention program with 11-to 13-year-old rural adolescents, Richmond and Peeples (1984) concluded that self-esteem enhancement is a necessary component of effective ATOD use prevention. Similarly, Dupont and Jason (1984) described the self-concept enhancement segment of their drug use prevention program (based primarily on assertiveness training) as essential for deterring substance use among seventh graders.…”

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Impact of home‐school liaisons on the reduction of risk factors for ATOD use among preadolescents

Flores‐Fahs¹,

Lorion²,

Jakob³

1997

J. Community Psychol.

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This study examined the impact of the Home-School Empowerment Program (HSEP) on the reduction of risk factors for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use among A R T I C L E JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 25, No. 5, 487-503 (1997 preadolescents. Given their young age, few project participants either used or were expected to use ATOD during their involvement in the HSEP. For that reason, the HSEP was designed to reduce risk factors associated with preadolescent and adolescent ATOD use. Specifically, it was hypothesized that reductions in four risk factors-poor academic achievement, frequent school absences, poor classroom adjustment, and low self-esteemwould follow from HSEP participation. Earlier studies (Lorion, Bartels, & Brodsky, 1992;Lorion & Saltzman, 1993) found that children from high-risk neighborhoods in which the HSEP schools were located reported higher levels of lifetime ATOD use and anticipated future use for all substances compared to children from communities at less risk. PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe HSEP was designed as a school-based opportunity for children to participate in programs for their educational enhancement and recreation, and for parents to strengthen their self-esteem and parenting skills to reduce the likelihood that their children would become involved in the local drug culture. To accomplish these goals, the HSEP established the position of "Home-School Liaison" (HSL) to serve as a human resource for children and to provide a bridge between schools and families. Four HSLs were assigned to each of the two schools. One HSL, the "Home-School Liaison Coordinator," directed the project's daily operations, organized the implementation of the program objectives, and linked project activities across settings.This study examined the achievement of increases in attendance, communication between the home and school, educational enhancement, parent-school contacts, and guided tutoring. At the evaluation school, the HSEP emphasized academic achievement and served grades 3-6. Children were selected for HSEP involvement by the principal based on low academic achievement in reading and math or because of extreme or unusual circumstances (e.g., severe family crises, serious behavioral problems, etc.). Approximately 55 students were served by the HSEP during each grading period. Within the classroom, HSLs provided daily academic assistance in reading and math to target students.HSLs met regularly with subgroups of target students during the lunch period for informal discussion. Each day, HSLs were expected to make at least two home contacts (in person or by phone) of parents or guardians; two home contacts per child occurred each month. The HSEP also organized a resource library from which parents could obtain books, games, craft items, and other educational materials. During the after-school program, some HSEP-targeted students received extra mentoring from the HSLs and program volunteers from a local university. The HSEP also sponsored field trips for targeted students during the school year.I...

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Section: Self-esteemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Self-esteemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of home‐school liaisons on the reduction of risk factors for ATOD use among preadolescents

Flores‐Fahs¹,

Lorion²,

Jakob³

1997

J. Community Psychol.

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“…This frustration is compounded for counselors who spend a significant amount of time setting up the referral in the first place. For this reason, effective counselors know their client populations and have strong, cooperative relationships with agencies in the community (Richmond & Peeples, 1984).…”

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Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention: An Expanded Perspective for Counselors

Schmidt

1994

Jour of Counseling & Develop

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“…It has, in fact, been suggested that schools alone are not capable of solving substance use and abuse problems; support from the community is necessary (Lohrmann & Fors, 1986;Richmond & Peeples, 1984). However, tobacco use may be viewed as less urgent than other health issues (e.g., AIDS, sexual abuse, and eating disorders).…”

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Typologies of teachers in Florida tobacco use prevention education (tupe) programs

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Rural Drug Abuse Prevention: A Structured Program for Middle Schools

Abstract: A school-based primary drug prevention program for 11-to 13-yearold youths is presented. Suggestions for designing developmental skillsoriented programs in rural communities are offered.

Cited by 6 publications

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Impact of home‐school liaisons on the reduction of risk factors for ATOD use among preadolescents

Impact of home‐school liaisons on the reduction of risk factors for ATOD use among preadolescents

Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention: An Expanded Perspective for Counselors

Typologies of teachers in Florida tobacco use prevention education (tupe) programs

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