Recent data from one British school district are analyzed to illustrate that despite some changes that could have had a levelling effect, staying on at secondary school beyond minimum leaving age still varies widely between districts and between schools in the same district. (Author/CT)

Highlights a workshop on techniques and problems in organizing neighborhood-based environmental programs. Actual projects developed and organizational concepts to teach youth as they learn to do environmental action are considered. The latter include selecting an issue and project, selecting a strategy or tactics for project implementation, and…

The primary purpose of this report is to provide logic models and measurable outcomes for youth in transition to adulthood programs funded by the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation (DCCYIT). In addition, the report describes the factors associated with the emergence of the life cycle stage considered the transition to adulthood,…

This implementation guide is designed for community-based organizations interested in developing programs similar to Plain Talk, a neighborhood-based initiative aimed at helping adults, parents, and community leaders develop the skills and tools needed to communicate effectively with youth about reducing adolescent sexual risk taking. The guide is…

This report summarizes key implementation lessons from the six-city Community Change for Youth Development (CCYD) initiative, which investigated whether providing neighborhoods a framework of ideas (core concepts) would speed the process and increase the effectiveness of neighborhood-wide, resident-involvement initiatives aimed at assisting all…

In 1999, seeking to reduce Philadelphia's homicide rate and put youthful offenders on the path to a productive adulthood, various Philadelphia agencies and organizations, including Public/Private Ventures, partnered to form the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership (YVRP). The project's goal is to steer youth, ages 14 to 24 and at greatest risk of…

Over the past ten years, probation departments across the state of California have undertaken five major initiatives aimed at juvenile offenders and at-risk youths. Although these initiatives were concomitant with reductions in juvenile arrests and other positive outcomes, we cannot definitively attribute such observed statewide trends to these…

Thousands of people around the United States have come up with creative programs that have curbed violence in their neighborhoods and communities. The programs consist of a broad spectrum of partners, audiences, and long- and short-term concerns, and they illustrate the kinds of violence that they are seeking to reduce or eliminate. The programs…

This guide outlines 10 basic steps for policymakers and practitioners interested in creating Second Chance Homes in their areas. Second Chance Homes provide stable, nurturing environments for teen families with access to child care, education, job training, counseling, and advice on parenting and life skills. The guide is based on interviews with…

This guide discusses starting a project to prevent vandalism and graffiti. It tells students how to get started on a project and suggests some activities young people could organize. These steps are outlined: (1) choose a project; (2) identify resources and make a plan; and (3) recruit and train volunteers. Educating the public is an important…

The author concludes that youth employment specialists are needed to work with youth and employers if young people are to get their full share of the job opportunities and are to achieve maximum utilization of their talents as new entrants into the labor market. (Author)

The history and extensive programs of the Young Pioneers is outlined. Based on Lenin's teachings and aimed at developing good Communists, the organization stimulates educational achievement, provides self development programs, community service, recreational activities, and promotes loyalty to the Party. (JB)

The chairman of the Central Council of the V. I. Lenin All-Union Young Pioneer Organization salutes the Pioneers on their 50th Anniversary. (JB)

This article from a theme issue saluting the Young Pioneers on their 50th anniversary emphasizes the educational advantages young people experience through membership. (JB)

Background information on the Young Pioneers and the organizational structure is outlined in this article from a theme issue saluting them on their 50th anniversary. Emphasis is on preparation for responsibility in the Party throughout the growing years. (JB)