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Peer reviewedJemmott, John B., III; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1992
Eighty-five African-American male adolescents receiving an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) intervention had greater AIDS knowledge, less favorable attitudes toward risky sexual behavior, and lower intentions to engage in such behavior than 72 African-American male controls. Follow-up data at three months support lasting effects of the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Black Youth, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedAnderson, Elijah – Public Interest, 1992
This case study of a young African-American urban male and his increasing involvement with the criminal justice system illustrates that merely providing opportunities for members of the underclass is not enough. An outlook that allows members of the underclass to invest personal resources in their opportunities must be fostered. (SLD)
Descriptors: Black Community, Black Youth, Court Litigation, Crime
