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Social Justice and Culturally Relevant Prevention

By: Elizabeth M. Vera,Maureen E. Kenny

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Social Justice and Culturally Relevant Prevention

By: Elizabeth M. Vera,Maureen E. Kenny

This third book in the Prevention Practice Kit introduces the topics of social justice and cultural relevance in prevention practice - an increasingly important trend in the 21st century. Covering a wide range of research in this field, the authors skillfully help the readers understand, design, and implement social justice-driven, culturally relevant prevention efforts.

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Teenagers and Community Service

A Guide to the Issues

By: Maureen Kenny,Laura A. Gallagher

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Teenagers and Community Service

A Guide to the Issues

By: Maureen Kenny,Laura A. Gallagher

Community service is increasingly recognized as an important vehicle for promoting positive development among adolescents. This book provides teenagers, parents, teachers, professionals, and concerned adults with current and useful information. Included are resources for middle school, high school, and college students. Those organizing and running programs will find a wealth of material for development and improvement, including: • An examination of the characteristics of effective programs, the young people who engage in service, and those who benefit • Practical strategies for those looking to start programs • A look at current controversies, such as mandatory service A chronology provides the historical context for understanding the current status of community service, completing this practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing good community service programs.

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320

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313057508

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9780313057502

Mentoring Children and Adolescents

A Guide to the Issues

By: Maureen A. Buckley,Sandra Hundley Zimmermann

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Mentoring Children and Adolescents

A Guide to the Issues

By: Maureen A. Buckley,Sandra Hundley Zimmermann

Written in a clear, straightforward manner, this comprehensive volume offers an overview of the concept of mentoring and information on the role that caring adult-youth relationships play in fostering positive development for young people. The book presents up-to-date research on the efficacy and limitations of mentoring, types of mentoring programs, and key figures in the mentoring movement. It presents accessible information on issues crucial to developing, implementing, and assessing effective mentoring ventures. Also included are an extensive collection of current, practical resources and a directory of mentoring initiatives, foundations, and organizations. A valuable resource for young people seeking adult connections, this book is also beneficial to school personnel, youth group leaders, directors of volunteer programs, and anyone who cares about young people and youth issues.

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0313057494

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Social Justice and Culturally Relevant Prevention

Social Justice and Culturally Relevant Prevention

Teenagers and Community Service

Teenagers and Community Service

Mentoring Children and Adolescents

Mentoring Children and Adolescents

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