Because there is no comprehensive policy in Australia for dealing with the problems or needs of youth, this study surveys research on issues, responsibilities, and services involving youth (in Australia, defined as those ages 15-19). The educational and governmental services provided by the federal and Victoria state governments are emphasized,…

The information in this handbook is intended to help youths learn about their rights and responsibilities in the legal system. The reasoning behind the guide is that the more youths know about the law the better are their chances of avoiding unnecessary problems and the easier it will be to make the law work for them. The handbook is divided into…

This preliminary report of the Massachusetts Commission on Hispanic Affairs presents information on the issues and priorities of the state's Latino community. It begins with a brief description of the commission's methodology, summarizes testimonies on Hispanic concerns gathered during public hearings held in 1984 and 1985 in Springfield, Boston,…

A comprehensive review was undertaken of the serious problem of youth unemployment in the countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (most of the countries of Europe and the United States), and the means for dealing with it in the longer term. The study found that youth unemployment has been a major concern since…

This document gives the findings and recommendations of a study designed to identify interventions which can reduce the criminality of chronic juvenile offenders. The findings presented should be of interest to researchers and practitioners who are attempting to devise methods of reducing the crimes of chronic offenders that are more effective and…

This paper focuses on two dimensions of interventions for disturbed and disturbing youth, i.e., treatment intensity and restrictiveness. Treatment intensity is presented as a dimension of intervention that includes the factors of: (1) the individualization of the assessment and the treatment plan; (2) the amount of time spent engaging in the…

This selected bibliography lists many of the contemporary resources on suicide and its varied dimensions representing the health sciences, social sciences, and medicine. The materials include books, periodical literature, dissertations, audiovisuals, journals, and a list of related professional organizations. In addition to a general discussion of…

This manual provides guidelines for the planning and development of shelter care projects as alternatives for juveniles facing pretrial detention, and suggestions for improving the quality of services in existing shelters. A six-phase planning process for establishing a shelter care service is outlined, with planning activities and narrative…

A study of the criminal justice system in New York City led to the publication in December 1982 of "A Guide to Our Criminal Justice System." A portion of the guide dealt with the steps involved in the arrest to disposition of a juvenile. On July 1, 1983, the New York State Legislature's Act to "Recodify the Family Court Act"…

This report on the second National Conference for Youth on Drinking and Driving focuses on the potential of the workplace as a site for the prevention of teenage alcohol abuse, with a special emphasis on drinking and driving. Features of the conference are described which may be of interest to employers of youth, youth specialists, and alcohol…

This account of the author's service as a consultant to groups that provide "alternative social services" for young people presents first a historical perspective, then a brief sketch of two alternative service projects he has worked with, and finally an actual description of his work as a consultant. (JM)

The responses of 400 ninth grade students to a survey relating to six social factors and to youth input in decision making were ranked in reference to characteristics of the students and their families. The success of 4-H and other youth programs in meeting these concerns was compared. (SA)

This paper reports progress for the third, and final, quarter of the 1976 grant year for the Crossroads Center, a community and regional facility in Morgan County, Alabama. It briefly summarizes the success of the program, suggests the usefulness of diversionary education for youth; and emphasizes the efforts of the staff to sharpen their skills…

This report presents preliminary findings from the 1974 Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facility Census conducted by the Bureau of the Census. The census was the third in a series begun in 1971. Unlike previous censuses, the 1974 project covers private as well as public facilities. After brief sections on general findings, methodology, and…

The issue of age-segregated services has always been an important aspect of the problem of human services delivery. Those interested in the special needs of children and youth have attempted to address the problem. The response, to offer more comprehensive services to their clients, has had two major facets. On the one hand, many have sought to…