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Waintrup, Miriam G.; Unruh, Deanne K. – Journal of Correctional Education, 2008
Formerly incarcerated adolescents with disabilities face additional barriers to a successful transition to adulthood when released from the youth correctional facility often with societal expectations of transitioning directly to adulthood. Employment and post-secondary enrollment may serve as protective factors and reduce the likelihood of future…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Adolescents, Specialists, Job Development
Reid, J. Norman – Rural Development Perspectives, 1999
Describes rural implementation of the Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities program, which combines flexible long-term financing with strategic planning and performance benchmarking to empower impoverished communities to address structural problems comprehensively. Impressive 3-year results include job creation; improved community services;…
Descriptors: Community Control, Community Development, Community Planning, Federal Aid