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Priorities and Instruments of Youth Policy in the Context of Social Protection, Youth Development and Preservation of Human Potential: Experience of Western European Countries [PDF]

Problemi Ekonomiki
The article examines the priorities and instruments of youth policy in the countries of Western Europe (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland) in the context of social protection, youth development and
Melnyk Mariana I.
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Desertification and Climate Change in Africa [PDF]

, 2020
Desertification has increased in African drylands in recent decades, led by land use change, climatic variability and poor land management practices. People living in drylands in Africa are highly vulnerable to desertification and climate change, because
Africa Group of Negotiators Expert Support
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Implementation of Youth Empowerment Services (YES) juvenile justice diversion program: A first‐person account

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract In Santa Barbara County, the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program brought together several government and community‐based organizations, as well as a university‐based evaluation team, to provide pre‐adjudication diversion to youth ages 12 to 17.
Angela Pollard, Jill D. Sharkey, Erin Cross, Karyn Milligan, Michelle Kerwood, Ruby Celio, Andrea Fernandez‐Contreras, Esteban Medina‐Galvan   +7 more
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Evaluating State Youth Policy: Factors and Criteria from the Perspective of Students Across Russian Regions

RUDN Journal of Political Science
The research analyzes the criteria and factors for assessing the content and main directions of implementation of the state youth policy (SUP) at the federal and regional levels by students of Russian regions, and establishes the degree of their ...
Yaroslava Yu. Shashkova, Kirill E. Ivanov, Anastasia S. Slepchenko   +2 more
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The politics, policies and progress of basic education in Sri Lanka [PDF]

, 2010
Sri Lanka is hailed internationally for her achievements in literacy, educational enrolment and equality of educational opportunity. However, progress has not been straightforward due to the complex interactions between politics, policy formulation, and ...
Little, Angela W
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Racism and racial disparities in firearm violence: A scoping review

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Firearm violence (i.e., interpersonal, police firearm violence) disproportionately affects racially minoritized communities. Researchers recently shifted their focus from race to racism to better understand the factors that contribute to racial disparities in firearm violence.
Daniel B. Lee, Lexie M. Contreras, Laney Rupp, Stephanie H. Cook, Marc A. Zimmerman, Patrick M. Carter, Katherine P. Theall, Riley Bennett, Julia M. Fleckman   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Правові основи процесу формування молодіжної політики [PDF]

, 2013
Статтю присвячено дослідженню правових основ процесу формування молодіжної політики. Проаналізовано міжнародне та українське законодавство щодо регулювання діяльності молодіжних організацій, захисту прав молодого покоління.
Сурвілайтє, Діана Вітаутівна
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Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu, Szu‐Hsien Chen, Xining Yang, Ken Resnicow, Hsing‐Fang Hsieh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Youth employment policies in Serbia: framework, interventions, results [PDF]

, 2012
The aim of this article is to focus on the implementation of youth em‐ ployment policies within the current institutional framework and to analyse the short‐term results of interventions created in order to increase prospects of youth in the labour ...
Ognjenović, Kosovka
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Definitions of community‐level approaches to address substance‐related harms and lessons learned: A systematic overview of reviews

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Community action focused on sociocultural and environmental influences to prevent alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and related harms is a global priority. Despite this recognition, understanding of effective community‐level approaches is limited.
Peter Gates, Andrea Zocco, Sara Farnbach
wiley   +1 more source