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Witt, Peter A.; Crompton, John L. – Parks and Recreation, 1997
Parks and recreation departments (PARDs) can help alleviate societal problems associated with at-risk youths. To better position PARD programs for reducing risky behavior, there must be scientific evidence showing their impact on youths' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The paper examines existing evaluation studies highlighting the positive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, At Risk Persons, Children
