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January 1, 2011 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, the United Teen Equality Center in Lowell, Massachusetts offers an approach to stemming gang violence. Their program uses streetworkers, some of whom were former gang members, to stop outbreaks of gang violence and help gang members get an education, locate employment training opportunities, and find jobs.
October 8, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol delivered a comprehensive array of services designed to promote the health and stability of young Black and Latino males in the Harlem neighborhoods of New York City.
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This paper describes the work of the United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) in Lowell, Massachusetts. Street outreach workers at UTEC establish relationships with violent youth, in particular gang members. The authors conducted interviews with UTEC staff, SWs, and partner organizations.
November 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
In 1997, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), Washington, held a one-day planning session to address gaps in available methods of tracking adolescent well-being, particularly as it relates to safety and security. Twenty-five researchers from multiple disciplines and 10 NAS staffers attended the planning meeting, which was held on September 18, 1997.
June 30, 1999 | Program Result Report
Join Together, Boston, produced a documentary video on Boston's comprehensive public-private sector strategy (called the Boston Strategy) to reduce youth violence and homicide.
August 28, 2008 | Program Result Report
After School helped develop intermediary organizations in Boston, Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area in order to create citywide systems of after-school programs.
July 24, 2002 | Program Result Report
The Boston Police Department developed a model truancy intervention program for middle and high school students in Boston and documented the program's development.
December 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This study investigated whether Boston high school students had committed various types of physical abuse against their boyfriends and girlfriends the study also examined violence committed against siblings and peers.
National Program
Program to support a three-city demonstration project designed to connect at-risk urban youth with responsible adults in activities after school.
November 18, 2009 | Program Result Report
Girls on the Run is one of the many sports programs sponsored by Team-Up for Youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.