Discuss the Concept of Early Identification as It Relates to At-Risk

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Essay

Discuss the concept of early identification as it relates to at-risk youth. Why is early identification important? Also, discuss the three instruments/models, discussed in this chapter, that are used to identify and assess which youths are at increased risk for maltreatment. What is the focus of each instrument/model?

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Definitions:

Eighteenth-Century

The century from 1701 to 1800, marked by significant developments in politics, science, philosophy, and the arts, particularly noted for the Enlightenment period.

First Great Awakening

A series of Christian revivals that swept through the British American colonies in the mid-18th century, marked by a surge in evangelical fervor and the promotion of a personal, emotional connection with God.

Religious Crisis

A period of turmoil, conflict, or change within a religion or between different religions, often leading to reformations, schisms, or increased hostilities.

Chesapeake Tobacco Plantations

Large agricultural estates located in the Chesapeake region, primarily Virginia and Maryland, where tobacco was the main cash crop during colonial times.