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Successful adolescent development, one issue at a time.

The Prevention Researcher keeps professionals up-to-date on the latest adolescent behavioral research and today’s best practices in working with youth.

Each issue of the quarterly journal features a single topic, presenting current research in a straightforward way that is easily understood and turned into action. Articles are written by authors who lead in their respective fields and whose research covers the latest findings on significant issues facing today’s youth.

The Prevention Researcher provides information about programs that create supportive environments for youth, strategies for preventing problems affecting adolescents, and resources that help youth-serving professionals working in a variety of settings. Major topics covered in the journal include adolescent development, mental health, victimization and violence, and schools, families, and communities.

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The Prevention Researcher holds a vision of a world in which all youth feel supported in their transition to adulthood and every adult is capable of providing positive support for young people and their families – a vision of a society committed to providing a healthy environment for all adolescents.

The journal is dedicated to supporting youth and families by providing timely and accurate research that leads to positive adolescent development and successful transition to adulthood.

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The Prevention Researcher is available in both print and digital editions for easy reference and reading in the format of your choice – printed page, computer, tablet, or smartphone. We also offer a library of past issues in print and a digital archive of recent issues.

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For nearly two decades, youth-serving professionals have relied on The Prevention Researcher for practical information that helps them succeed in their work. We invite you to preview our current issue, request a free catalog, and subscribe to the journal today.

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2012 Catalog Available!

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Free Feature Article: Remaining Safe Online

Our interview with Kimberly Mitchell, "Remaining Safe and Avoiding Dangers Online" is now our free... Read More

Rx Drug Abuse

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Going Digital With Our 2012 Catalog

After successfully launching our first digital edition of The Prevention Researcher last September, we’re pleased to ... Read More

Working With Youth and Families

Family and home life both play an enormous role in a youth’s development. Every family is different with its own ... Read More

“Human trafficking” aka modern day slavery

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Personally, I find it surprising that people are trafficked in the ... Read More

#006 - Steps Parents Can Take To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: An Interview with Gina Hijjawi

A 2010 Monitoring the Future study reveals that 22% of high school seniors used prescription drugs... More...

#005 - Retaining Older Youth in Out of School Time Programs: An Interview with Priscilla Little

Out-of-school-time programs provide youth with a host of positive experiences. However, as... More...

#004 - Poverty in the Classroom: An Interview with Jennifer Rogalsky

Families today are faced with higher expenses and lower income, a dilemma which affects youth in... More...

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