Teenagers face the greatest risk of criminal victimization; yet they are ignored as a target group by current victim-assistance programs. Proposes the provision of such services to juvenile victims as a means of reinforcing conventional standards of behavior. (Author)

Americans can learn from the British the vital importance of having a positive developmental approach to working with adolescents. (Author/MLF)

A juried textile exhibition for 4-H youth in Nebraska was evaluated by a survey of 22 youth and 22 parents. Both groups indicated that self-confidence and self-esteem were increased through participation. (SK)

Explains the work of six children's theatres. Includes information from interviews of youths from around the country who were involved in theatre programs and projects. Lists quotes from children interviewed. (PM)

Parks and recreation professionals can help prevent juvenile delinquency by learning more about why young people feel disconnected with society and developing programs to help them develop strong ties and relationships with their communities. Social bonds can be developed through attachment, commitment, involvement, and positive beliefs. A sidebar…

Describes basic reasons why training programs for youth sport coaches are necessary and provides information germane to several of such certification programs. Notes that it is important to understand that opportunities exist to enhance professionalism entailed in coaching youth sports. Explains how private sector has seized opportunity to provide…

Describes one educator's efforts to aid gang members by initiating alternative education and recreation projects in Oakland and Los Angeles, California. Believing that young people join groups to fulfill unmet needs, the author finds caring adults the key to helping kids with affiliation and self-esteem deficiencies. (MLH)

Summarizes a new synthesis from the National Center on Effective Secondary Schools, which shows that high school youth service programs are far from common. Models for school-based programs include special events and cocurricular activities, school credit or requirement, laboratory for an existing course, community service classes, and service as…

Responses from 81 percent of 200 adults over 50 surveyed showed that 83 volunteered in youth development organizations and 80 in adult organizations. Both groups were motivated by achievement and affiliation, and they preferred purposive incentives. (SK)

Lists 122 research reports on acting, arts management, arts projects, evaluations of drama and theater, biographies, curricula, drama, dramatic dance and play, film and television, history, international theater for young audiences, puppetry, resources, script analysis, special populations, storytelling, teacher education, theater in education,…

Asserts that most gay young people grow up in a culture where social forces preclude healthy growth. Looks at the attitudes that define this culture, and challenges families, youth-serving agencies, and communities to provide gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth with the love, protection, and support that they deserve. (JOW)

In the opinion of eight rural family-service consultants, positive community-based youth experiences are important; they try to connect youth with activities based on interests and needs and to follow up to ensure participation. Barriers included cost and transportation. Better information about available programs and volunteers to support and…

Louisiana 4-H agents (n=91) rated camps as having the highest educational value of 4-H activities. They recommended some activities be eliminated and tended to invest more time in activities that have higher educational value. (SK)

Liability shields that can be incorporated into an Extension risk management program include permission slips, informed consent forms, waivers and releases, and indemnification agreements. Risk identification should be part of youth program planning; communication with parents is essential; the best shields are most specific; and legal counsel…

Looks at the problem of gangs and violence and describes how Luis Cardona, a former gang member, works to stop the cycle of violence in Washington, D.C. Describes programs in Tracy, California, and Loveland, Colorado. Provides a 10-point system for identifying a gang member and a list of resources for gang violence prevention. (JOW)