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Adolescent African American Male Self Esteem: Suggestions for Mentoring Program Content. Mentoring Program Structures for Young Minority Males, Conference Paper Series.

Spencer, Margaret Beale – 1991

The processes by which mentors might improve the self-esteem of economically vulnerable African American male youth are explored, drawing on previous research. The combination of biological, behavioral, and societal factors faced by young black males is complex, and has implications for identity processes. The initial longitudinal study of urban…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Black Youth

The Oakland Explorers Workshop Workbook. Working Paper 517.

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Southworth, Michael; Southworth, Susan – 1990

The Oakland (California) Explorers is a program to help children learn about the city. The project is part of a long-term effort by the Junior Center for Art and Science to make Oakland a better place for children to be raised. Project goals are to create the following: (1) a living museum of Oakland that will include children and adolescents in…

Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education

The Comprehensive Urban Youth Advocacy Program Proposal.

Dallas County Juvenile Dept., TX. – 1978

This document describes a program designed to strengthen the educational opportunities of juvenile delinquents and/or youth offenders in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and the Dallas County Juvenile Department Detention Center. The project's goals, expected outcomes and activities are outlined. Major project components outlined…

Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Community Cooperation, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Educational Programs

"SPECDA"-A Comprehensive Approach to the Delivery of Substance Abuse Prevention Services in the New York City School Systems.

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Blotner, Roberta; Lilly, Levander – Journal of Drug Education, 1986

Evaluates SPECDA (School Program to Educate and Control Drug Abuse) a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program which links drug counselors and police officers in teams to provide drug education. Results indicated significant positive changes in children's knowledge about drugs, attitudes toward drugs, and attitudes toward polic officers…

Descriptors: Community Programs, Counseling Services, Drug Abuse, Drug Education

Diversifying the New York Area Hispanic Mosaic: Colombian and Dominican Leaders' Assessments of Community Public Policy Needs.

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, Los Angeles, CA. – 1997

This report examines the community organizational structures and the views of community and organizational leaders of the New York City area Dominican and Colombian populations. Community public policy needs are identified, and the degree to which these leaders feel needs are being met is explored. In the first stage of research, the organizations…

Descriptors: Civil Rights, Community Involvement, Community Leaders, Dominicans

Asian Pacific Americans in Boston. Community Profiles in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Univ., Boston. Inst. for Asian American Studies. – 1994

The Community Profiles Project uses data from the 1990 U.S. Census to describe some of the population characteristics of Asian Pacific Americans in selected Massachusetts cities and towns. The profiles include basic statistics relating to income, employment, education, and housing. This information can assist policy makers and practitioners in…