The At-risk Adolescent in the Orthodox Jewish Community: Implications and Interventions for Educators.

Date

2011

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The Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press ; Ktav Publishing House, Inc.

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Abstract

Preface: In recent years there has been an unfortunate increase in the number of adolescents from observant Jewish families who have been seriously disruptive, rebellious and defiant. This essay will summarize the current literature on the nature and scope of the problem, some hypothesized causes for such difficulties, as well as provide a summary of recommended interventions for educators..

Description

Scholarly article reprinted in Azrieli Papers. (2011). v. 1 Dimensions of orthodox day school education. Edited by David J. Schnall and Moshe Sokolow. New York : Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press ; Jersey City, NJ : Distributed by Ktav Pub. House, c2011- 71-104.

Keywords

At-risk adolescents, Orthodox Jewish Community, Interventions for educators

Citation

Pelcovitz, D. (2011). The at-risk adolescent in the Orthodox Jewish community: Implications and interventions for educators. D.J. Schnall, & M. Sokolow (Eds.), The Azrieli papers. v. Dimensions of Orthodox day school education. Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press, Distributed by Ktav Pub. House, c2011-: 71-104.