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Read, Nicholas W.; Price, Ted S.; Gonsoulin, Simon – National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk, 2015
In partnership with the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform (CJJR), the National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk (NDTAC) has developed a series of practice guides that provide concrete strategies for adopting the principles and practices discussed in the…
Descriptors: Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Delinquency, Youth
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Pratt, Russ – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2013
The costs of treating youth who sexually harm others can exceed $200,000 Australian (US$220,000) per annum when they are placed in a residential type facility in either Australia or North America. Following the financial meltdown of the past two years, North American based residential-style programs have found themselves under increasing financial…
Descriptors: Crime, Sexual Abuse, Delinquency, Juvenile Justice
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Comer, Russena – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1985
A community-based day treatment program for adjudicated youth is described. Participants report improved school attendance and fewer incidences of running away, acting out, talking back, and other problems. (BL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Community Programs, Day Programs
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Frey, Laura M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article describes a service learning project for students with emotional and behavioral disorders attending a special education day treatment program. Students worked with senior citizens to beautify a senior housing complex. It describes the project's structure, student characteristics, and quantitative and qualitative data collection, both…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Community Education, Community Programs, Day Programs
Morley, Elaine; Rossman, Shelli B.; Kopczynski, Mary; Buck, Janeen; Gouvis, Caterina – 2000
This report describes lessons learned over the initial 3 years of the implementation of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's SafeFutures Program To Reduce Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Violence, a 5-year demonstration initiative designed to prevent and control juvenile delinquency through a continuum of care in communities.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Crime Prevention, Day Programs
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Breton, Margot – Social Work, 1984
Describes Sistering, a daytime drop-in program in Toronto for isolated women. Contends that the program's competence-oriented practice framework provides the nurturing and education the women need. The women are seen as individuals capable of learning effective ways of coping. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Competence, Coping, Day Programs
Moon, M. Sherril; And Others – 1991
Developed as part of a study which attempted to integrate students with severe disabilities into regular recreational and leisure activities, this report focuses on integrating summer camps in the Greater Waltham (Massachusetts) area. It documents how a segregated camp for children and teens with disabilities can be closed down and the campers…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Camping, Change Strategies, Community Programs
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Pradad, Akanksha; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1991
This paper examines the need for and role of occupational therapy in the organization and functioning of a community day care center for psychiatric patients in India. The occupational therapy program involves client evaluation, determination of therapeutic activities, physical exercise, recreational activities, group sessions, family involvement,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Community Programs, Day Programs
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Swedburg, Randy; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1995
Eleven articles highlight successful youth programs in health, physical education, and recreation, examining partnerships between schools, community agencies, and parks and recreation departments. The articles discuss issues of program evaluation, cultural diversity, inner city programs, skating, interagency collaboration, partnerships in…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, College School Cooperation, College Students, Community Programs