Youth Participation In Community Development

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Multisystemic Therapy and Neighborhood Partnerships: Reducing Adolescent Violence and Substance Abuse $37.98 Based on the proven technology of Multisystemic Therapy (MST), this unique book provides an exemplary approach to empowering communities to reduce youth violence and substance abuse and promote school success. Effective strategies for working with at-risk youth are embedded in a comprehensive framework that enlists the talents and resources of clinicians, human service professionals, neighborhood …

Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change: New Democratic Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America’s Youth (Critical Youth Studies) $37.08 The failure of current policy to address important quality of life issues for urban youth remains a substantial barrier to civic participation, educational equity, and healthy adulthood. This volume brings together the work of leading urban youth scholars to highlight the detrimental impact of zero tolerance policies on young people’s educational experience and well being. Inspired by the convic…

Empowering Children: Principles, Strategies, and Techniques for Mobilizing Child Participation in the Development Process $19.79 Empowering Children is especially designed for field practitioners seeking ways to encourage young people–particularly the marginalized–to become more involved in changing their circumstances. Through dozens of exercises and lessons, the book presents a variety of practical methods for engaging children in the development process–from assessments to evaluations. Discussions on issues such as pe…