African-American Adolescents in the Urban Community: Social Services Policy and Practice InterventionsBecome a more effective social worker with this outstanding volume on inner-city urban youth! African-American Adolescents in the Urban Community: Social Services Policy and Practice Interventions examines contemporary issues confronting African-American youth. It highlights key areas such as health, education, the criminal justice system, and youth development strategies. An essential overview of the status of urban African-American youth for students, professionals working with this important population, and policymakers, this vital book proposes policy and programming considerations for today and for the future. African-American Adolescents in the Urban Community is a one-stop view of:
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Contents
An Overview | 1 |
A Positive Strategy for African American Youth | 13 |
A Result of a Changing School Environment | 25 |
Health Concerns for African American Youth | 35 |
Child Support and African American Teen Fathers | 45 |
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| Title | African-American Adolescents in the Urban Community: Social Services Policy and Practice Interventions |
| Author | Judith L. Rozie-Battle |
| Editor | Judith L. Rozie-Battle |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0789017156, 9780789017154 |
| Length | 98 pages |
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