Childhood and adolescence in society : selections from CQ Researcher.

Other author Congressional Quarterly, inc.
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, ©2012.
Descriptionxiv, 315 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesGlobal issues
Global issues. ^A470914
Contents Global issues -- Rescuing children : is the global community doing enough? -- Child soldiers : are more aggressive efforts needed to protect children? -- Violence and bullying -- Youth violence : are "get tough" policies the best approach? -- Cyberbullying : are new laws needed to curb online aggression? -- Domestic violence : do teenagers need more protection? -- Bullying : are schools doing enough to stop the problem? -- Child and adolescent rights -- Student rights : have courts gone too far or not far enough? -- Juvenile justice : are sentencing policies too harsh? -- Child welfare reform : will recent changes make at-risk children safer? -- Social issues -- Teen pregnancy : does comprehensive sex-education reduce pregnancies? -- Teen spending : are teenagers learning to manage money wisely? -- Teen driving : should states impose tougher restrictions? -- Youth suicide : should government fund more prevention programs?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2010051835
ISBN9781412994347 (pbk.)
ISBN1412994349 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks HQ767.9 .C4453 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold