When young people commit self-injury, it is often difficult for adults to know what to do. In this issue we explore the latest research- and evidence-based knowledge in understanding and responding to adolescent self-injury. Information includes the primary differences between self-injury and suicide, how this behavior is spread through the media, and how schools, school personnel, and therapists can best respond. | Published in 2010

Participating in sports can have a number of positive effects on youth such as lessening the likelihood of obesity, reducing symptoms of stress and depression, and learning leadership and team building skills. This Resource Issue focuses on healthy, drug-free sport with articles on preventing the use of performance-enhancing substances and implementing a successful peer education program. | Published in 2009

Sexuality and sexual behavior are a normal aspects of human development. As youth move through their teen years they become increasingly interested in learning about and experimenting with their sexuality. This issue of The Prevention Researcher steps back from the usual sex-related topics of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, and broadens our perspective to look at sexuality as a whole. Articles in this issue explore how practitioners can work with parents to promote healthy sexuality among their adolescent-aged youth, the impact of the media (new and traditional) on adolescent sexual behaviors, and the needs of youth with moderate disabilities. | Published in 2009

Preventing school dropout and facilitating successful school completion is the responsibility of all adults who pay a role in youths’ lives. This issue of The Prevention Researcher looks at how adults within the varied environments that youth inhabit (after-school programs, places of worship, neighborhoods, schools) can support youth to successfully complete high school. | Published in 2009

Adolescence is a critical time in life when youth begin to make life-changing decisions – whether deciding who to date, what career goals to pursue, or making the decision to drink and drive. Understanding how youth make decisions can help us as we assist them along the path to independence. This issue focuses on the adolescent decision-making process, including how goal setting impacts decision making, and how and when youth consult with others. | Published in 2009

Many youth in middle and high school are already experiencing violent dating relationships, either as perpetrators, victims, or both. This issue explores adolescent dating violence by looking specifically at the peer and help-seeking contexts. | Published in 2009