Preventing Child and Adolescent Problem Behavior: Evidence-Based Strategies in Schools, Families, and Communities

Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D., is the Philip D. and Eleanor G. Winn Professor for Children and Youth at Risk and Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver. Dr. Jenson's teaching and research interests address the etiology and prevention of child and adolescent problems of bullying, aggression, school dropout, and juvenile delinquency. His research focuses on the application of a risk and resilience approach to preventing childand adolescent health and behavior problems and on the evaluation of prevention strategies aimed at promoting positive youth development. Dr. Jenson was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in 2011. Kimberly Bender, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, where she studies the prevention of youth problem behavior. Her interest lies in understanding how to best serve youth who cross multiple service settings. Her most recent work focuses on preventing victimization and related mental health problems among homeless youth. Dr. Bender has published numerous articles on topics related to the onset and persistence of antisocial conduct andmental health problems among children and youth.