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Peer reviewedMarinoff, Joani – Social Justice, 1997
Explores policy development in the area of youth violence prevention, using the experience of the California Violence Prevention Initiative, a five-year effort of community action programs, policy, and research, and leadership development. The interests that were served, and the interests that should be served, are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Delinquency Prevention, Educational Research, Leadership
Peer reviewedAshley, Jermaine; Samaniego, Dawn; Cheun, Lian – Social Justice, 1997
Describes how Youth for Oakland United is working for positive alternatives to crime and incarceration. It argues for a critical need for safe common spaces for teens and cites preventive measures in cities across America. It documents how research on Oakland recreation centers resulted in a successful citizen ballot initiative for youth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Centers, Crime Prevention, Inner City
