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Morrison, John D.; Howard, Joy; Johnson, Casey; Navarro, Francisco J.; Plachetka, Beth; Bell, Tony – Social Work, 1997
Develops a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of urban, low-income, multicultural communities. Outlines a neighborhood network that focuses on the developmental needs of youth, engages residents, and promotes interdisciplinary services. Examines one school of social work's efforts to help a neighborhood develop such a network. (RJM)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs, Models
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Mulroy, Elizabeth A.; Shay, Sharon – Social Work, 1997
Outlines a theoretical and conceptual framework for neighborhood-based collaboration by nonprofit organizations. Analyzes the main concepts of innovation in the design and implementation of a collaboration to prevent child maltreatment in an undervalued neighborhood and draws implications for social policy, social work practice, and social work…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs, Models
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Barton, William H.; Watkins, Marie; Jarjoura, Roger – Social Work, 1997
Presents a national profile of youth problems and a literature review that focuses on the causes of each of the problem areas. Reviews what is known about preventive measures and the effectiveness of existing intervention strategies. Details the status of youth, teen pregnancy, school dropouts, substance abuse, and delinquency. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs