Young People as Competent Citizens.
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| Title: | Young People as Competent Citizens. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Checkoway, Barry, Richards-Schuster, Katie, Abdullah, Shakira |
| Source: | Community Development Journal. Oct 2003 38(4):298-309. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adolescents, Citizenship, Community Development, Community Organizations, Community Programs, Competence, Democracy, Demonstration Programs, Student Participation |
| ISSN: | 0010-3802 |
| Abstract: | Cross-site observation of Lifting New Voices, a national initiative to involve youth in community development, indicated the following: (1) youth participation has multiple impacts; (2) facilitating factors are youth as leaders, adult allies, and intergenerational bridges; and (3) obstacles include conditioning, withdrawal of disadvantaged communities, and adult attitudes. (Contains 22 references.) (SK) |
| Journal Code: | CIJMAY2004 |
| Entry Date: | 2004 |
| Accession Number: | EJ677780 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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