Communities That Care

Abigail A. Fagan

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Communities That Care

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Building Community Engagement and Capacity to Prevent Youth Behavior Problems

by Abigail A. Fagan

Reading Level 7 12MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your whole neighborhood came together to stop trouble before it even starts? Imagine a team of heroes working behind the scenes to keep kids safe and happy in their community. But can they really change the future for everyone?

Themes

YouthCommunity Health ServicesBehavior ModificationSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book explores a community-based prevention system called Communities That Care, designed to reduce youth crime and promote healthy development. Written with insights from experts in criminology and psychology, it explains how communities can work together effectively. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents complex social concepts in an accessible way without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

376 pages
ISBN
9780190299217
Pages
376
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Community Health ServicesBehavior ModificationDrug AbuseAlcoholismPreventionCommunity OrganizationCommunity LifePublic HealthSocial ConditionsMental Health Services

Places

United States