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Download full textOsgood, D. Wayne; Chambers, Jeff M. – Juvenile Justice Bulletin, 2003
Social disorganization is the primary theory by which criminologists account for crime rates. Current versions of social disorganization theory assume that strong networks of social relationship prevent crime and delinquency. A community's capacity to develop and maintain strong systems of social relationship is influenced by residential…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Crime, Delinquency, One Parent Family
Nelson, Edwin C. – Small Town, 1995
A graduate course at Chadron State College, "Community/School Revitalization" is a year-long project that involves the local schools and the town's youth in community development while enhancing the students' learning experiences. Involving young people in local programs enables them to appreciate the quality of life in their communities…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Development, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education
