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Topic |
Coping Skills |
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Program Summary |
Research shows that
the transition from elementary school to middle school can be a high risk
time for youth. At this time, young people often face social challenges,
such as learning to get along with a wider group of peers. It is in this
stage, early adolescence, that children are likely to encounter drug use
for the first time. |
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Length |
17 min. |
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Recommended Age |
Grades 5 - 6 |
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Publication Date |
2003 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Information that is useful for anyone going into middle school or any new school; kids would respond well to a video of this nature. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Early and persistent antisocial behavior; alienation and rebelliousness; friends who engage in the problem behavior, favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Bonding to positive people and pursuits; healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem-solving skills; social skills. |
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Library Location |
Hudson, Mahopac, Milton |