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Publication Date: 1992
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Urban Youth Economic Enterprise Zones: An Intervention Strategy for Reversing the Gang Crisis in American Cities.
Ellis, Arthur L.
Urban League Review, v15 n2 p29-40 Win 1991-92
Proposes that any strategy designed to combat the problem of urban youth groups must (1) have high visibility; (2) be youth intense; and (3) use economic development approaches such as community-based small business enterprises. The proposed youth enterprise zones model is a youth and community revitalization strategy. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Delinquency Prevention, Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Development, Economic Opportunities, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Intervention, Models, Program Development, Small Businesses, Urban Problems, Urban Youth, Youth Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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