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Meadows, Robert J. – Community College Social Science Journal, 1982
Describes a study conducted to determine whether women who had recently completed a self-protection course had less or more fear of criminal attack. Indicates that participating women remained as fearful, but were better prepared to deal with victimization. Suggests that chemical agent/self-protection courses instill self-confidence. Includes the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Fear, Females, Questionnaires
Blum-Anderson, Judy – 1986
A non-profit program based in Washington State that promotes access to college for low income groups/welfare recipients is described, along with results of research on the program. The H.O.M.E (Helping Ourselves Means Education) program is designed to help welfare recipients leave the welfare system by entering educational institutions. Additional…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Attendance, Economically Disadvantaged, Females