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> Instant Info > Hot Topics

	Hot Topics highlight recommended resource items, both online and in the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse library, on important service-learning related subjects. Service-learning is an effective tool for prevention of drug and alcohol abuse amongst youth. This resource has a short bibliography and links to recommended NSLC library items, relevant websites and online sources, and related Hot Topics. May 2008
	NSLC Site Resources Prevention and K-12 Service-Learning At-Risk Youth and Service-Learning: Selected Resources Relevant Links Building a Healthy Community: Meth Abuse Service-Learning Helps Create Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities The Challenge National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information National Institute on Drug Abuse The Partnership for a Drug-Free American National Institute on Alcohol Awareness and Alcoholism Recommended NSLC Library Items* (How to Borrow) Learn and Serve America Meth Free Tennessee: Youth Edition, Evaluation Report #1 (2007) Linking Service-Learning and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Title IV: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (2002) Strategy For Alcohol Abuse Education: A Service Learning Model Within A Course Curriculum (2002) Promising strategies: Results of the Fourth National Survey on Community Efforts to Reduce Substance Abuse and Gun Violence (1999) Understanding Substance Abuse Prevention: Toward the 21st Century: A Primer on Effective Programs (1999) Teen Power: A Guide to Involving Youth in Your Drug Free Alliance (1997) Crossroads: Building Cross Cultural Collaboration. Facilitator Manual (1996) Facing Substance Abuse: Discussion Starting Skits for Teenagers (1996) Asian and Pacific Islander Institute Facilitator Manual (1994) Beyond Prevention Curricula: A Guide to Developing Alternative Activities Programs (1994) Gathering of Native Americans. Trainer Guide (1994) Tips for Implementing a Student Assistance Program (1993) Understanding Evaluation: The Way to Better Prevention Program (1993) Combating Drug Abuse: What You Should Know Before Designing a Program for Your School (Technical Assistance Bulletin No. 6) (1992) Not Schools Alone. Guidelines for Schools and Communities to Prevent the Use of Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs among Children and Youth (1991) Evaluation of Two Alternative Programs for Junior High School Students (1982) Related Hot Topics Hot Topic: At-Risk Youth	Featured Book   Linking Service-Learning and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Title IV: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (2002)   Promising strategies: Results of the Fourth National Survey on Community Efforts to Reduce Substance Abuse and Gun Violence (1999)
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