A number of exemplary compositions and uses of School Lenin Museums are mentioned in this article which brings out the important function of these museums in the political-ideological education of youth. (JB)

Describes Work Introduction Courses that are directed toward youth whose academic achievement is low and who have other problems. Discusses findings of survey of students and teachers to determine needs, experiences, opinions, and background. (JOW)

Examines the values of camping as a means of youth development with reference to Camp Oswegatchie, the New York State Future Farmers of America (FFA) camp, which has been in operation for 30 years. (JT)

Presents logical, theoretical, and empirical arguments for a new rehabilitative agenda for juvenile justice, based on positive principles of youth development. Offers critical examination of dominant intervention paradigms within juvenile justice, compares underlying assumptions of a competency-based rehabilitative model with deficit-based…

Discussion of the female-intensive specialization of youth services librarianship and their role in the American Library Association focuses on their jurisdiction over the Newbery Medal. Topics include the question of realism in children's literature; the Sayers Institute; and evaluation criteria. Contains 65 references. (LRW)

Describes how the All Stars Talent Network, a youth development program, transformed a pilot donor-acquisition project into a combined site visit and evaluation that engaged youth participants, donors, and adult volunteers in a unique community-building partnership. (SLD)

Examines the literature on preventing firesetting behavior in preadolescents and adolescents, suggesting the need for policies and programs designed to help juveniles by providing community support and stability. Alternatives to juvenile justice interventions include making changes in the home environment, acquiring a greater sense of self, and…

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)