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The New York City Beacons: Rebuilding Communities of Support in Urban Neighborhoods
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Kleinbard, Peter – New Directions for Youth Development, 2005
The first ten New York City Beacons began operation in 1991 as a result of the recommendation of a commission appointed by then-mayor David N. Dinkins. Richard Murphy, commissioner of youth services, led the development and implementation. Michele Cahill served as a consultant in the design and created the Youth Development Institute (YDI) as part…
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