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Download full textO'Neil, Jean F.; Calhoun, John C. – 1985
This document discusses the involvement of teenagers in community crime prevention. It gives the justification, methods, successes, and problems of crime prevention programs in which young people participate. Several reasons for involving teenagers are given: teenagers need to develop a sense of community, they are often the victims of crime, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Crime
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. – 1985
This document provides witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from a Congressional hearing on the roles of the federal government and of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Office in preventing youth suicides. Opening statements are included from four Senate committee members and statements are given by the Assistant Secretary…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conflict Resolution, Government Role, Hearings
Institute for Career and Vocational Training, Washington, DC. – 1982
Since 1979, the Billy Mills Indian Youth Leadership Program has attempted to address the special growing up problems related to existence in two cultures of approximately 10,000 Indian youth. The program involves Indian youth in processes and activities that provide opportunities to enhance their self-image; develop their leadership potential; and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Career Planning, Individual Development, Leadership Training
OPCAN, Montreal (Quebec). – 1984
The guide provides prospective participants with an overview of Katimavik, a 9-month community volunteer service and learning program for 17- to 21-year-olds sponsored since 1977 by the Canadian Government. The guide describes the application process and computerized random selection procedures; work projects, which may range from building…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Outdoor Education, Program Content
Crelinsten, Michael, Ed. – 1983
The bilingual student manual focuses on the nutrition and well-being learning activity portion of Katimavik, a nine-month volunteer community service and experiential learning program for 17 to 21 year old Canadians. Providing participants with basic information and tools to assess and improve nutritional states and tie nutrition concerns into a…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Experiential Learning, Food, Health
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1983
These hearings on teenagers in crisis deal with many of the problems faced by adolescents, with a special emphasis on suicide. Other topics which are discussed include child abuse, drug abuse, pregnancy, youth employment, mass media influences, the lack of parental guidance, and after school activities. Testimony is recorded from 11 witnesses…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, Community Resources, Crisis Intervention
Jaffe, Natalie – 1985
Summer job programs for youth, including Federal programs and private-public partnerships, have come, over the years, to emphasize either short-term or long-term goals. Short-term goals include providing summer activity to the largest possible number of teens, providing income to economically disadvantaged youth, and providing structured work…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged, Employment Experience
Gillette, Arthur – Sch Soc, 1969
Descriptors: International Programs, Responsibility, Social Change, Student Role
National Criminal Justice Information and Statistics Service (Dept. of Justice/LEAA), Washington, DC. – 1979
The 1975 census showed that 2,151 juvenile detention and correctional facilities housed more than 76,000 individuals. There was an increase in facilities administered by government agencies, mainly training schools and group homes. Private facilities served almost exlusively as adjuncts of public ranches or group homes. The rates of juveniles to…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Correctional Institutions, Delinquency, Institutional Characteristics
WOOTTON, RAY W. – 1960
THIS CONFERENCE REPORT CONTAINS SUMMARIES OF SPEECHES AND DISCUSSIONS AT A WORKSHOP ON DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND CONTROL. THE 2-DAY CONFERENCE WAS DESIGNED TO ACQUAINT SOCIAL WORKERS, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, JUDGES, GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATORS, AND UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL WITH THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE HANDLING AND CORRECTING OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Courts, Delinquency, Delinquency Causes
RIESSMAN, FRANK; SPECHT, HARRY – 1962
SOCIAL AGENCIES SHOULD BE ORGANIZED, NOT TO OFFER SPECIFIC SERVICES, BUT RATHER TO DEAL WITH SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND RELATED AREAS. SOCIAL WORK HAS TENDED TO DEVELOP TECHNICIANS WITH SPECIALIZED POINTS OF VIEW. SOCIAL PROBLEMS CAN OCCUR AT THE SOCIAL LEVELS OF THE INDIVIDUAL, THE GROUP, THE ORGANIZATION, OR THE INSTITUTION. EACH LEVEL INVOLVES A…
Descriptors: Community Action, Disadvantaged, Models, Social Agencies
Hegedus, Rita – 1980
Project Job Opportunities and Education for Youth (JOEY) attempted to link 290 youthful offenders to a comprehensive employment and manpower development strategy that involves (1) expanding the number of employment opportunities; (2) developing job training and manpower programs; and (3) removing the barriers that unjustly exclude persons from…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Employment Opportunities, Employment Practices
PELEGRINO, DONALD A.; AND OTHERS – 1966
THE IN-SERVICE TRAINING GUIDE FOR YOUTH SERVICES PERSONNEL WAS DESIGNED TO AID PERSONNEL IN THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF ANTI-SOCIAL YOUTH BEHAVIOR. THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE AND TRAINING MANUAL PRESENTS A COMPENDIUM OF IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, AND TECHNIQUES. THE INTRODUCTION PRESENTS THE BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURES OF THE GUIDE'S PUBLICATION AND…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Delinquency Prevention, Interaction, Program Guides
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Bureau of Work-Training Programs. – 1967
The standards and procedures presented establish the basic rules governing the development and operation of various programs administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Work Programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended. Basic standards relate to qualification of sponsors, eligibility of enrollees, hours of work,…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Employment Programs, Federal Programs, Guidelines
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1974
The document is a copy of Public Law 93-408 enacted by the 93rd Congress, September 3, 1974 to amend the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970 in order to expand and make permanent the Youth Conservation Corps. The amended provisions deal with policy and purposes of the Corps, and qualifications, equal opportunity, employment, and term of…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Employment Opportunities, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
