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Evaluating
Community-Based
Youth Programs
Our Focus
topic for the spring is Evaluating Community-Based Youth Programs.
Articles include the current Research and Practice column [Sengstock/Hwalek]
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ROCA:
A
Multicultural Way of Life
ROCA
Youth Leaders and Staff
At its very core, the ROCA program creates a democracy that is
culturally dynamic, embraces cultural differences, and utilizes
those differences to inspire a collective and optimal mechanism
for positive change. Reflective of its name, ROCA--the Spanish
word for "rock" or "foundation"--encourages
strength and stability among youth and families. |
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Breaking
the Silence: Supporting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Questioning Youth
Gary
Sanford
Misconceptions and fear-based attitudes continue to shape how gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth are treated
by their families, communities, and some youth-serving agencies.
In this article, the author addresses the obstacles that must be
overcome to reach GLBTQ youth and suggests ways that youth organizations
can act as change agents.
More than a Ramp
Jean
Walsh
In spite of recent progress, examples of discrimination against
people with disabilities are still abundant. While acknowledging
that "disability can be a scary thing," the author reminds
us that disabled youth, like all youth, must be treated with respect;
valued for who they are; and believed capable and competent.
African-Americans and Jews: Pioneers in Bridging Diversity
Raphael
Sonenshein
From a like-minded spirit that was forged early in the 20th century
to the coalitions of today, the relationship between African-Americans
and Jews can provide a metaphor for the potential of reconciliation
among Americans of all colors. In this article the author explores
this relationship from a historical perspective and points to current
projects that help young people in both groups exchange insights
and serve in each others' communities.
After the Wall: Promoting Tolerance and Inclusion in Berlin
A Conversation with Britta Kollberg, RAA-Berlin
Merita
Irby
The political and economic upheaval of reunification in Germany
exacerbated tensions of east versus west, citizens versus foreigners,
old versus young. RAA-Berlin--the Regional Center for Foreigners'
Concerns, Youth Work, and School--is one of the International Youth
Foundation's partner organizations that is developing strategies
for promoting tolerance and democracy among youth people from the
east and west "lander." |
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Spotlight
on Youth
Out of Adversity Into Diversity
K.
Gray
Sometimes opportunities develop from unlikely sources. While serving
a two-year sentence at the Department of Youth Services, K. Gray
took a hard look at her own prejudices, and the results changed
her life.
Research
and Practice
Issues
to be Considered in Evaluating Programs for Children and Youth
Mary
C. Sengstock, Ph.D., Melanie Hwalek, Ph.D.
More and more, youth-serving organizations must measure the outcomes
of their programs. This article focuses on the methodological and
ethical issues that evaluators and program directors need to be
consider in evaluating children and youth.
International
Insights
Beyond Rhetoric: Combatting the Forces of Inequity
Merita
Irby
As part of its commitment to bring international lessons into the
U.S., the International Youth Foundation launches this column with
CYD news from three uniquely different partner country contexts:
Germany, Mexico, and the Philippines.
View
from the Hill
Justice for Minority Youth
Robert
C. "Bobby" Scott, 3rd District of Virginia
Representative Scott has played a pivotal role in developing and
supporting favorable juvenile justice legislation, including the
Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC) mandate. This article
highlights how the incorporation of this mandate into the Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act has helped to ensure fairer
treatment of minority juveniles. |
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NEW
DESIGNS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT © 1999
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