A Comprehensive Afrocentric Rites of Passage Program for Black Male Adolescents.

Harvey, Aminifu R.; Rauch, Julia B.

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ERIC Number: EJ553455

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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A Comprehensive Afrocentric Rites of Passage Program for Black Male Adolescents.

Harvey, Aminifu R.; Rauch, Julia B.

Health & Social Work, v22 n1 p30-37 Feb 1997

Examines the health status of African American male adolescents, noting that their leading health problems are preventable. Discusses two frameworks that are of value in social work practice with this population, and examines cultural competence and empowerment. Reviews Afrocentric theory and social work, and outlines an Afrocentric program. (RJM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Afrocentrism, At Risk Persons, Blacks, Cultural Education, Empowerment, Health Promotion, High Risk Students, Males, Prevention, Program Descriptions, Secondary Education, Self Actualization, Social Work

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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