Various types of citizen training programs were surveyed by the staff of the St. Louis (Missouri) Leadership Program to determine the characteristics of a successful training program. The study is based on the belief that an active citizenry is a necessity for a democracy and that citizenship training and education are necessary to encourage…

A 5-part handbook provides elementary and secondary educators and community organizations with background information and resources for teaching mediation strategies. An introduction (part I) provides a rationale for mediation as a form of dispute resolution and for mediation programs in the schools. Part II seeks to define mediation by describing…

Based on a program which was developed in Maine, this guide provides specific suggestions for establishing a new "tradition" of substance-free celebration at graduation and prom parties for high school students. An introduction discusses the dangers of drinking at high school parties, the benefits of alcohol and drug-free parties, and…

To acquaint counselors with business and industry, the University of Delaware and the industrial community have developed a program which could readily be extablished elsewhere. (Author)

Programs of the Washington Highland Community School combine an elementary school with a center for health and physical fitness, social and welfare services, recreational and cultural activities, and neighborhood life. (Author/DN)

Author discusses the results of recent research on the phenomena of community power structure. (GB)

The Parent-Child-Teacher Approach, through the ILP Model provides a philosophical orientation which allows viable communication to occur among parents, students, and teachers in resolving serious people-related drug problems. It focuses on the dilemma faced by youth who must adjust to their peer group value system and also cope with that of the…

The Task Force to Develop Standards and Goals for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was initiated in the Spring of 1975 by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The efforts of this task force resulted in nine reports, each one dealing with one aspect of the Juvenile Justice System. This…

Article described a project that examined the relationship of the arts to community recreation and park programs. (Author/RK)

The rapid erosion in opportunities for constructive learning outside of school will soon be faced squarely as educators come to understand more fully the educational consequences of this phenomenon. The average child from 10 to 14 years of age spends more time viewing television than he spends in school. (Author)

Describes how the staff and students of Ahmednagar College Center for Studies in Rural Development, Maharashtra, India, worked with the villagers of Pargaon to solve their irrigation problems. (JT)

This guide is designed to help planners of drug abuse prevention programs for minority groups to assess the specific needs of their communities. Covered are: (1) sources of and methods of acquiring statistical and background information; (2) community survey techniques; (3) developing problem statements; (4) choosing a remedy; (5) writing a…