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Youth Hostels, 2005.
A look at current trends in the Youth Hostel Association of England and Wales.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the phenomenon of Youth Hostels, with particular focus on the Youth Hostel Association in England and Wales, also known as YHA. The paper covers the history of the youth hostels movement and the organizational structure and operation of the Youth Hostels Association in England and Wales. It then looks at the objectives, present state, and future plans of the YHA. It asks whether youth hostels are only for the young and how the changing business environment is likely to affect future growth of the YHA.
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"The history of the youth hostel dates back to the early 20th century when Richard Schirrmann, a German elementary school teacher, founded the first youth hostel in 1909. Schirrmann was fond of organizing trips and outdoor excursions for his students in order to enable young people living in industrial cities to enjoy the countryside. As the story goes, during one of these excursions in the countryside, a sudden rainstorm forced him and his students to seek shelter in an empty school. It was then that Schirrmann hit upon the idea of using schools that were empty during holidays as hostels for young people travelling in groups in the countryside. The idea became very popular in Germany within a short time, and by the 1930s there were more than two thousand hostels in the country. The concept soon spread to other parts of Europe and later to the rest of the world following the formation of the International Youth Hostel Federation in 1932. ("History of..." 2004)"
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Youth Culture v. Youth Market, 2005.
An analysis of the youth culture versus the youth market in the music and clothing industries.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the youth market and the youth culture as a separate entity within the overall demographic of the U.S. The paper pays particular attention to the integration of the music and clothing industry and who these industries have become associated in the minds of the youth as being consistent with their culture and self expression.
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" Youth Culture v. Youth Market The concept of youth culture as a separate entity within the broader demographic of the U.S. population is tenuous at best because it shifts constantly from one point to another. At times various groups co-opt what they perceive to be youth culture for their own unique and idiosyncratic purposes: "Through magazines, music, sit-com style videos, cartoons, and other media, Focus strives to construct an alternative Christian youth culture that mirrors secular culture's style and consumption habits" (Hendershot, 1995, para.5). Just as likely is the current trend in Hip-Hop to turn its primary audience; a grand collage of youth from across the various demographics making up the U.S. population, into one conceptual body comprising a unique youth culture all its own (Taylor & Taylor, 2004)."
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Youth Gangs in Schools, 2002.
This paper is a literature review of youth gangs in schools, focusing on a historical overview, characteristics and traits of youth gang members and prevention of youth gang membership and activity.
6,020 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 142.95
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This paper explains that, although youth gang activities in schools continue to increase, intensify and spread to small towns and rural areas, youth gangs are not new. The author believes that,when institutions and moral visions fail, then individuals will try to manufacture structures to replace them; in the case of youth gangs, the creators of these structures are young people, with little experience of the world and little knowledge of alternatives. This paper points out that a common sign of gang activity moving into the neighborhood or into the region of the school is graffiti, which is one of the most common ways for gangs to communicate, identify their turf, issue challenges and attract other adherents.
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Background
Organization of Review
Historical Overview
Characteristics and Traits
Prevention
Rationale for Study
Summary and Conclusions
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"This is an important historical development, representing the extension of gang behavior and gang culture into new regions of the country and with new styles. While the gangs may have begun in imitation of such gangs as the Crips and Bloods, and may still wear typical gang clothing and paraphernalia, they are more of an organization of those youth who are prone to violence and delinquent behavior than they are instances of ethnic turf battles. Again, another movie might be helpful in thinking about these kinds of gangs. The movie Grease portrayed a certain class of young teen-agers who had clothing, culture, and behaviors in common. Yet, they were not seen as youth gangs, but as a faction or clique within the overall high school environment. In 1999, however, these greasers are more likely to be organized into youth gangs of the type identified in Puyallup. They have borrowed some of the behavior and culture from the urban gangs, become more organized, and engaged in more conflict between groups. They tend to harass and intimidate the other students."
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Youth Program Proposal, 2005.
This paper is a proposal for a peer-to-peer youth program for disadvantaged youth.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper describes peer-to-peer youth program, which is designed to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to acquire basic educational and life skills that will promote success at a difficult stage of life. The author points out that the program will pair a high school senior with an adolescent aged 13-16 for a 90-minute period every other week. The paper relates that the education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter.
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"Today's youth face many difficult challenges as they attempt to seek support for their problems. Peer-to-peer counseling has been known to provide an effective means by which young people may express any personal or academic concerns that they might have. The proposed program will provide peer-to-peer interaction for disadvantaged individuals aged 13-16 who are in need of additional support at a particularly vulnerable stage of life. High school seniors will serve as peer leaders, and they will also provide their younger counterparts with basic skills and training, divided into two primary components: Education and Life Skills. The education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies, and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter. "
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Nazi Youth, 2004.
An historical account of the Nazi youth movement.
3,539 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper presents an insight into the Nazi youth movement and illustrates how these children were used by the German military machine. The paper describes how the youth were initially lured into joining Hitler's youth movement and, ultimately, forced by law to join. The paper discusses the role played by the youth in the war.
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Introduction
When Did the Movement Evolve and Why?
Youth Group History
What Was Hitler's Involvement?
How Did They Lure in the Youth?
Who Ran the Clubs?
What Role Did the Youth Play in the War?
Conclusion
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"In hindsight, we now know that Hitler was obviously not thinking of the young German children as he suggested but instead he was focused on an objective of achieving the ultimate power for himself and his supporters. With all that power in his hands, one question comes to mind in regard to the Hitler Youths: Did Adolf Hitler actually control the Nazi youth movement? Because Adolf Hitler is considered today as having been an absolute ruler or tyrant over the Nazi Party and the German People, it is hard to imagine that he did not institute the programs that led to the youth movement."
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Drug Abuse & Crime: Youth Training Centers, 2003.
Examines youth drug abuse and related crime and the need for youth training centers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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An examination of youth drug abuse and related criminal activity that makes a case for youth training centers as a more effective alternative to incarceration, to combat the growth of drug related crimes.
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"On an edition of NBC's Meet The Press former White House drug policy chief General Barry McCaffrey argued 'Our challenge right now is young people and crime; ..."
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At-Risk Youth, 2004.
Examines the problems of at-risk youths, those who are most in danger of progressing to a career in juvenile delinquency.
1,758 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The first part of this paper looks at the formal definitions of the terms "at-risk youth" and "juvenile delinquency." The next part then examines the factors that contribute to the growing number of at-risk youth, such as abuse and addiction. In the last part, this paper looks at various programs created to address the problem of at-risk and delinquent youths. The paper also argues that, because such problems are largely the result of socio-economic factors, the only effective way to address the problems of at-risk youth and to stem youth delinquency is through programs that address these combined factors as a whole.
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"The category of "at risk youth" has become a catchall phrase in recent years, having been applied to juvenile criminals, teenage mothers, adolescents with behavioral problems and high school dropouts. To define the category, however, experts like Caram (2002) limit this category to youth who are not yet in "serious trouble." In line with Caram, Resnick and Burt (1996) define the at risk category as the presence of "negative antecedent conditions" which make the youth vulnerable to criminal behavior. These antecedents are further worsened by negative behaviors and experiences that these youth often encounter in their lives."
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Youth Gangs: Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Future?, 2005.
A look at the topic of youth gangs including juvenile laws and the reasoning behind why youths join gangs.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines how youth crime is increasing and how, although violent crime by juveniles is decreasing; younger juveniles account for a substantial proportion juvenile arrests and the juvenile court caseload. It looks at the history and the organization within the youth gang and the different developmental pathways to delinquency. It also discusses some of the laws effecting juvenile delinquents.
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"It seems that as the years go by, we hear about so many crimes committed by youths. One memorable crime that comes to mind is the shooting at Columbine High School that happened on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris were associated with a group called the "trenchcoat" mafia. This group is made out of students that are an outcast from the school. When the shooting occurred, it was targeted to athletics. The athletics were popular and had great social influence at the school, which was one of the main reasons that the "trenchcoat" mafia hated. This is an example of youth gang and a horrific crime that they committed. 14 students and 1 teacher died from the shooting. It was clear that when Dylan and Eric planned for the shooting, they were going to kill all the athletics."
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Risk Exposure to Violence in Youth, 2001.
A comparative review of the research literature on youth violence. This paper analyzes three current research articles that focus on the correlation between exposure to violence in youth with other variables such as: gender, race and ethnicity and neighbo
3,940 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 7 sources, $ 107.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion on the causes of violence and the risks of exposure to violence in youth. The author looks at three studies that research the above by investigating family functioning and community surroundings, personal victimization and relations to victims and effects of home and race.
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"Although the research compiled on the causation of violence in youth is endless, few studies have focused their attention onto the exposure of violence in youth as a cause of aggressive or violent behavior. Additionally, fewer studies have researched what the risks of exposure to violence in youth consist of. In order to decrease violence in our youth, we must be aware of the risks. To accomplish this goal, research must be conducted, reviewed and continued. Three recent studies on the risk of exposure to violence are discussed within. All three studies included minority adolescent participants and ranged from ages 10-19, while two of the studies included the adolescents' primary care providers. Independent variables in one study primarily focused on family functioning and community environments. The second study looked mainly at personal victimization and relationships to victims in violence witnessed. The third study's primary independent variables were devoted to household income and race/ethnicity. By conducting research through interviews and self-report questionnaires, performing statistical tests, including chi square and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), each of the studies found significant results in relation to a risk of violence exposure. Lastly, further research suggestions for different perspectives on exposure risks in youth are included."
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Youth and Death in Literature and Film, 2005.
Examines themes of youth and death in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams, and the film "Bonnie and Clyde" by Arthur Penn.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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In this paper, these three tales of youthful beauty and vigor represent the energy of youth in relation to immortality. Youth defers the idea of death, as young people tend to think themselves immortal in their beauty and high energy. The paper shows that these aspects of character are all represented through Fitzgerald, Williams and Penn in presenting stories of the tragedy that ensues through youthful bravado. In this manner, the premise of youthful death is revealed within this study, reflecting the hopes and tragedies of youth in these classic stories.
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"This study will examine the nature of death and youth within the context of literature and a cinematic perspective. By analyzing the works of Fitzgerald, Williams, and Penn, one can understand how death and beauty are part of dramatic scope of death at an early age. By analyzing the social and character content of these major works of art, one can realize the worship of youth represented through the various tragedies of life that bring about a youthful death. The youthful vigor of young men and women in the novel The Great Gatsby are reflected in how the main characters approach life from an elitist point of view."
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Testament of Youth, 2002.
An analysis of "Testament of Youth" by Vera Brittain about the state of English youth after World War One.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the meaning of Vera Brittain's "Testament of Youth." The paper questions what this book revealed about English society, middle class values, feminism and the impact of the First World War. It draws on her experiences as a nurse in the war, and her brother's as a soldier.
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"Vera Brittain wrote "Testament of Youth" about her experiences in the First World War. She served as a nurse in Europe during the war, and saw the horrors of war first hand. Her brother, fiance, and many friends were all killed during the war. "Brittain was born in England in 1893 and she had to struggle against Victorianism to achieve her goal of an education. She eventually went on to attend Somerville College in Oxford and pursued a career as a writer and poet" (Caviness)."
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Youth Crime, 2002.
An examination of the impact of the Police and Citizen's Youth Club of Australia.
2,524 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper looks at how there are many institutional methodologies targeted at dealing with and preventing youth crime and how some institutions and officials favor coercive measures, while others encourage developmental and assessment programs that promote problem solving. It evaluates how the Police and Citizen's Youth Club of Australia is an example of a developmental institution or agency. It examines how it is an organization formed of sergeants and volunteers, whose purpose and philosophy encourages the use of positive reinforcement as a means to prevent and address youth criminal activity. The organization does not use force and severe regulations to prevent youth crime, but rather uses education and recreational activity to turn youths away from potentially harmful activities.
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"Some youths are already also deeply enmeshed in a circle of youth crime. For such individuals, much like a hardened criminal, coercive measure are often necessary to gain obedience. Some youths need much structure and authority to succeed. Many grow up in disadvantaged households, and don't learn or acquire adequate coping mechanisms to help them deal with potential harmful activity. Many youths also model their behavior after their families and peers. If a youth therefore, grows up in a particular disadvantaged environment, one where for example the child is abused, recreational activities are unlikely to deter the incumbent from potential criminal activity. Sometimes institution of strict measures, such as curfews and similar checks, are necessary to provide more structure in often chaotic lives."
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Youth Identity Crisis: A Problem of the Nation and World, 2002.
A paper written as a persuasive report to President Bush urging him to do something about the lack of identity in today's youth and offering solutions.
2,663 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The paper argues that with so many youths coming home to an empty house, TV, media, internet and video games have become the teachers and influencers of our nation's youth. This is a world-wide problem that must be addressed and to change the path of destruction that our youth is currently set on, action must be taken not only by parents, but also by schools, by communities and by our government. The paper encourages President Bush to take notice of the nation's youth and begin to help them find where their talents lie and what they might accomplish, before it is too late. The paper also lists possible solutions such as self-exploration teaching, local youth governments and the involvement of the local community.
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"Communities can take part by allowing young people to meet and explore their ideas and backgrounds. Ethnic celebrations need to be commonplace in schools, where children have the most exposure to things that are different and unique. The voice of our nations youth must be heard, interpreted, understood but also counseled and assisted in the growth process. Simply ignoring the problem won't fix it. By helping more young people to uncover their true proclivities and sense of self, we may reduce the incidence of violence that occurs from children who are searching for recognition, and a means to alleviate the pain and anger they feel at being either taunted, abused or ignored. We must learn that in self identity and discovery comes respect and success. By respecting themselves, the nations youths will grow into productive and reputable citizens, and will likely impact great change on the world of tomorrow. Statistics show crime and injustice will only increase if action is not taken today to help all of the young people, not just in our nation but hopefully in the world."
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Youth and Criminal Cultures, 2006.
A discussion on youth criminology and how and why it differs from other forms of criminology.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses youth criminology, explaining that it is complexly rooted in the idea that the youth are criminals not only through their choice of criminal behavior, but also because their refusal to conform makes their actions more likely to be criminalized by the powerful. The paper contends that in order to study youth criminology, it must be understood that youth are not like other criminals. In their unwillingness to blindly accept the dogmatic materialism and capitalistic system, youth are made criminals by a society that must paint all divergence as criminal activity. In this way, the society in power stays in power and maintains control.
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"Culture is ideological in nature. That ideology comes from socioeconomic realities that affect the behavior of individuals within the society. Dominant culture makes this ideology seem "natural" so that it can criminalize all other behavior and maintain status quo."
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Foster Youth and Education, 2008.
This paper presents a research proposal that will explore educational attainment for reunified foster youth.
5,395 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 132.95
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The paper proposes a study to explores whether reunified foster youth will have higher rates of educational attainment versus non-reunified foster youth. The paper outlines the design and research methods of the study and presents the hypothesis that reunified foster youth will have completed higher levels of education than those who spent at least one year in the foster care system. The paper maintains that federal, state, and local authorities must recognize the critical importance of permanent family connections for youth in foster care if substantial progress is to be made in improving outcomes for these disconnected youth.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Data Analysis
Implications
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"Each year, approximately 20,000 youth age 16 and older, transition from foster care to legal emancipation and find themselves on their own (Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2007). Children in foster care are one of the most vulnerable populations within our educational system as they are at great risk for school failure (Zietlin, 2004). With an estimated 542,000 children in the United States foster care system, researchers have begun to look at factors which may impede a child's educational attainment (Zeitlin, 2004). Several studies have started to focus on the lack of support for foster youth, significance of academic, emotional, and behavioral problems youth experience as well as lack of innovative interventions which may improve school outcomes (Zeitlin, 2004)"
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