Presents data on the unemployment rate of young people in Britain, discusses the personal and institutional barriers that hinder participation of disaffected youth in education and training, and suggests institutional changes that would make curriculum and instruction more suited to contemporary needs and conditions. (SK)

Youths who question their affectional orientation are increasingly identified as a group with needs for support. This article reviews definitions of sexual orientation, identity, and questioning youths and suggests implications these have for youths and programs. Makes recommendations for school programs that support the alliances among youths…

Notes that in times of economic downturn and uncertainty, theatrical risk is usually abandoned, except by those organizations that are already financially strong. Explains that the commissioning of new works is relatively new to the area of Theatre for Young Audiences. Contends that college and university theatre programs need to broaden their…

Describes a high school English teacher's community outreach program and its "outsider in society" theme. The teacher matched reading assignments to appropriate community service ventures, ranging from puppet shows to public speaking engagements and work with Alzheimer's patients. Community interactions inspired students to polish and practice…

Discusses the basic structure of child welfare in Canada and how the movement for preparing young people for independent-living began and picked up momentum. Describes the program models now in existence in Canada. (RJC)

Introduces a special "Kappan" issue on caring as an identifiable factor in youngsters' environments and interpersonal relationships. Outlines trends and research concerning the caring concept, the family's role, caring's protective dimensions (to combat obstacles such as poverty and family problems), caring environments, and youth…

Boyd et al.'s survey of 309 4-H Club members indicates participation is positively related to leadership life skill development. Groff's evaluation of 4-H Teens Reaching Youth found this peer helper program developed leadership skills in teen volunteers who taught younger youth. (SK)

Documents background events giving rise to Creation and Mobilization of Counselling Resources for Youth (CAMCRY), Canadian national initiative directed at effecting improvement in career counseling to enable more youth to enter labor market without serious difficulty. Highlights novel and collaborative aspects of the initiative. Notes there are 41…

Reviews youth programs worldwide, focusing on program objectives, contexts provided by programs, activities and processes, relationships of programs to families and schools, and national environments. Outlines six approaches to program evaluation. Suggests that program outcomes are related to intrinsic factors, extrinsic factors, and participant…

The history of the Westinghouse Talent Search from the 1930s to 1991 is discussed. Features of the program are reviewed. Criticisms and praise for the program are presented. (CW)

Puts the label "at risk" in perspective as it relates to youth. Points out that today's adolescents have lower rates of suicide, unwed pregnancy, drug abuse, smoking, and drunk driving than young and middle-aged adults. Suggests that extension youth education moves toward a condition-focused, resiliency model that recognizes the vitality and…

Presents an interview with theater director Jeff Church. Discusses difficulties encountered and accomplishments realized as a director of youth theater. Describes the goals of learning more about one's field, being open to new insights, and selecting materials. Offers suggestions about knowing the community. (CR)

A quality assurance program was designed to teach youth about safe and wholesome food production, animal management techniques, and ethical decision making related to food animal production. Participants gained skills in animal management techniques and their opinions about consumer expectations were positively influenced. The program successfully…

Youth development moves beyond risk reduction by turning a narrow negative focus on at-risk factors into positive action strategies. Critical components of youth development are providing positive ways for young people to meet their needs and building competencies. Physical, social, cognitive, vocational, and moral competence are described, and…

Land's Sake, a community farm in suburban Weston (Massachusetts), cares for most of the town's conservation land, grows organic fruits and flowers, harvests forest products, employs young people, and offers various outdoor environmental education programs. The community's engagement with the land led to the passing of a bond issue to preserve the…