This straightforward volume makes a strong practical research-based case for integrating
prevention programs into middle and high schools. Written by experts in prevention science and
education it examines educational goals and prevention of risky behaviors as parallel and
complementary processes and provides evidence for health-promoting schools as a critical forum
for student development. Chapters show the benefits of this collaboration as instructors
engage with prevention content prevention scientists study schools and create interventions
and counselors develop and implement activities resulting in improved academic social and
health outcomes. Examples of successful prevention strategies address personal and public
health issues as varied as substance abuse dating violence dropping out and suicide. Among
the topics covered: Engaging school leaders in prevention Developing school-based prevention
curricula Scaling up evidence-based prevention interventions and practices Conducting
prevention research and evaluation in schools Promoting a positive school climate and culture
Reducing disruptive behavior violence and bullying Child and school psychologists
administrators teachers school counselors and prevention specialists will find significant
common ground in Prevention Science in School Settings. The breadth and depth of coverage point
to new multidisciplinary directions in health education school climate culture and positive
youth development.
