At-Risk Youth: Theory, Practice, Reform

Book Overview

This book is about theory, practice, and reform in working with youth who are at-risk in our schools. The book addresses several important topics, including: Problems of definition of at-risk and measurement; social, political and health aspects of being at-risk; theories of at-risk status including coping competence, agency intrinsic motivation and cultivation theory; the voices of those who are at-risk; groups that are often ignored when discussing at-risk youth, Native Americans and Appalachians; necessary changes such as prevention, early intervention, and a critical look at assessment practices and grades; a look at the role of higher education.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138987646
• ISBN13: 9781138987647
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"