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Shapiro, Lauren R. – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2023
The purpose of this article was to improve the post-secondary vocational education curriculum for private security students by focusing on a particular applied skill -- detection of juvenile shoplifters. Educators are tasked with helping students to identify racist beliefs and reduce worldwide organisational racism in the retail industry.…
Descriptors: College Students, Urban Schools, Security Personnel, Crime Prevention
Bogardus, Frank, Ed.; Chavis, Karen, Ed.; Donohue, Patti, Ed.; McLain, Ford, Ed.; Rider, Renee, Ed. – 2000
This KIDS COUNT data book examines trends in the well-being of New York's children. The statistical portrait is based on six general areas of children's well-being: (1) economic security; (2) physical and emotional health; (3) education; (4) citizenship; (5) family; and (6) community. Following an introductory section which describes the features…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Birth Weight
DODSON, DAN W.
PARENTS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY IN REARING THEIR CHILDREN TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, AND USEFUL CITIZENS. CHILDREN SHOULD SEE AND UNDERSTAND HOW GROUPS BECOME DIFFERENTIATED. PARENTS CAN ALSO HELP CHILDREN BECOME SECURE WITHIN THEIR OWN GROUP, THEREBY LESSENING THE THREAT OF CONTACT WITH PEOPLE OF OTHER GROUPS. MAKING THE CHILDREN LOVED, WANTED,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Community Involvement, Emotional Development
Chavis, Karen, Ed. – 2002
This KIDS COUNT data book examines trends in the well-being of New York's children. The statistical portrait is based on six general areas of children's well-being: (1) economic security; (2) physical and emotional health; (3) education; (4) citizenship; (5) family; and (6) community. Following an introductory section addressing the 2000 census…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accidents, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse
Access to Success, 1993
The role and importance of education for homeless children and families particularly in New York City at the Homes for the Homeless organization are considered. The educational needs and role of parents are also explored. Education is a key component in the struggle against poverty, and parents need to embrace education both to move toward greater…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Children, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
Columbia Univ., New York, NY. Conservation of Human Resources Project. – 1982
The federal government's financial commitment to children and youth since the mid-1960's is examined. Data were obtained from U.S. Bureau of Census reports and from relevant government agencies. The report focuses on trends in federal expenditures for youth, public expenditures for youth in Houston and New York City, equity in the distribution of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Children, Day Care, Disadvantaged Youth
Columbia Univ., New York, NY. Conservation of Human Resources Project. – 1982
The federal government's financial commitment to children and youth since the mid-1960's is examined, using data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census and from relevant government agencies. The report is divided into four chapters and appendices. Chapter one analyzes the portion of the federal budget devoted to youth from 1964 to 1980, types of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Children, Day Care, Disadvantaged Youth
New York State Council on Children and Families, Albany. – 1998
This Kids Count data book examines statewide trends in the well-being of New York's children. The statistical portrait is based on six general areas of children's well being: (1) economic security; (2) physical and emotional health; (3) education; (4) citizenship; (5) family; and (6) community. Following an overview of the goals and objectives of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Birth Weight