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Author:   Marvin D Feit (Norfolk State University, USA) ,  Barbara A Rienzo ,  Barbara A. Rienzo
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.20cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9780789012715

ISBN 10:   0789012715
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   31 October 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1. Evolution of Health Services in Schools Health Status and Care of American Youth Schools and Health Care The Development of School-Based Clinics Effectiveness of School-Based Health Centers SBHCs Confront Opposition Growth of SBHCs School Clinics As Policy Change Politics Matters Our Study of SBHCs: Why Is It Important? Chapter 2. Major Problems of School Health Centers Day-to-Day Issues Major Underlying Issues Characteristics of Less Successful Clinics Chapter 3. The Establishment and Success of School Health Reforms Inner Circle of Support Outer Circle of Support Building the Web of Support Role of the Media Funding for SBHCs Characteristics of Successful Clinics SBHCs That Have Prospered Chapter 4. Sexuality Services and the Political Opposition SBHCs and Prevention of Sexually Related Health Problems Sources of Opposition to SBHCs Characteristics of Clinics Offering Sexuality Services Political Tactics of the Opposition Strategies of Advocates Race and Politics Matter Chapter 5. The Future of SBHCs As a School Reform: Issues and Recommendations Financial Support Mental Health Services Dealing with Sexual Orientation The Gender Gap Neglect of Latinos Underutilized Resources Political Advocates for Youth Accountability Dealing with the Race Issue “Model” SBHC Reform Politics As the Key References Index

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