The book presents a model recordkeeping system (Youth Services Information System--YSIS) for use with problem youth, including the developmentally disabled and delinquents. It is explained that the system is designed to support the planning and delivery of youth services, to maintain client-oriented case records and central files, and to produce…

This pamphlet examines the question of what the proper role of the juvenile court should be. It specifically questions the wisdom of the juvenile court's involvement with children engaged in anti-social but non-criminal activity. It includes a brief discussion of the historical origin of juvenile court, along with a history of jurisdiction over…

Explains how caregivers can reach and help children of alcoholics in a variety of settings, including schools and youth groups as well as specialized treatment centers. (HOD)

The study reported here was a preliminary exploration of variation in the attitudes, self-imagery, and opinions of the membership of four associations in which adult values, personnel, and resources stand social guard over processes of extended socialization and control of adolescents voluntarily associated together. (Author/JM)

Delinquent students are helped by a school district program to overcome their social and educational difficulties. (MF)

A Survey of youth agencies examined and found evidence of adult leaders' influence on their youths' health practices. Mediating influences included formal and informal health programs and explicit policies regarding smoking and fitness for both leaders and youths. Identified significant gaps in the potential influence of such measures. (Author)

The guide is designed to help states and localities create or strengthen their own youth councils. It is a synthesis of theory and practice that provides a general framework for thinking about youth councils, explaining the principles for youth action and the importance of youth engagement. It also incorporates advice and lessons from people in…

In recent years numerous investigations into the situation of youth in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) have been conducted. All concur that the position of young people in West Germany has undergone a fundamental change in the last 25 years. In 1983 the Inquiry Commission of the German Federal Parliament studying "Protests of…

Reviewing the functions and objectives of communication channels and the efforts of the United Nations and its member states to develop channels of communication with youth and youth organizations over the past decades is the focus of this document. An overview of national, regional, and international channels of communication is provided. Based…

This document contains witnesses testimonies from the Congressional hearing on runaway and homeless youth called to examine the problem of runaway children and the relationship between runaway and missing children services. In his opening statement Representative Kildee recognizes benefits of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. Six witnesses give…

This speech promotes student involvement in community service activities. The notions of traditional American volunteerism and community spirit support the idea of students devoting their afterschool talents and energy to helpful endeavors such as tutoring, visiting nursing homes, planting trees, cleaning up ocean shores and river banks, clearing…

This handbook provides a practical guide for local communities to use to establish work education councils. It deals both with the role which such a council can play in a community and with the process for setting up a work education council. Following an introduction that discusses the work education council concept and demonstration project, the…

Discusses the formation of the Interdepartmental Council to Coordinate All Federal Juvenile Delinquency Programs, outlines National Policy Objectives, and reviews efforts at research and evaluation. (EH)

The first Niagara County Comprehensive Plan submitted to the New York State Division for Youth in 1977 articulated as its first priority a youth service delivery system. The attainment of this objective involved the simultaneous development of a self-evaluation procedure, which could be used as a basis for decision making. Thirteen social service…