Teaching Youth in a Socially Toxic Environment.

Durka, Gloria

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ERIC Number: EJ652933

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Teaching Youth in a Socially Toxic Environment.

Durka, Gloria

Religious Education, v95 n4 p443-52 Fall 2000

Describes the threat social violence and abuse pose to the psychological and religious development of young people. Discusses strategies aimed at restoring young people's sense of safety and hope by citing seven themes for successful resilience, coping, and developmental assets that a community can control. (CMK)

Descriptors: Child Development, Coping, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Religious Education, Safety, Social Influences, Social Problems, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: Holocaust Education.