At-Risk Youth

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.