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Direct linkZimmerman, Marc A.; Eisman, Andria B.; Reischl, Thomas M.; Morrel-Samuels, Susan; Stoddard, Sarah; Miller, Alison L.; Hutchison, Pete; Franzen, Susan; Rupp, Laney – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
We report on an effectiveness evaluation of the Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) program. YES applies empowerment theory to an after-school program for middle school students. YES is an active learning curriculum designed to help youth gain confidence in themselves, think critically about their community, and work with adults to create positive…
Descriptors: Empowerment, After School Programs, Middle School Students, Pretests Posttests
Risk and Protective Factors for Psychological Adjustment among Low-Income, African American Children
Gabalda, Megan K.; Thompson, Martie P.; Kaslow, Nadine J. – Journal of Family Issues, 2010
This investigation identifies unique risk and protective factors for internalizing and externalizing problems among 8- to 12-year-old, low-income, African American children and tests cumulative risk and protective models. A total of 152 mother-child dyads complete questionnaires. Receipt of food stamps, mother's distress, and child maltreatment…
Descriptors: Mental Health, African American Children, Child Abuse, Mothers
Hanlon, Thomas E.; Simon, Betsy D.; O'Grady, Kevin E.; Carswell, Steven B.; Callaman, Jason M. – Education and Urban Society, 2009
The present study reports on the effectiveness at one-year follow-up of an after-school prevention program targeting 6th grade African American youth residing in high-risk urban areas. The program, conducted on-site over the school-year period, involved a group mentoring approach emphasizing remedial education and an appreciation of African…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Prevention, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement
