Watson, J., Washington, G., & Stepteau-Watson, D. (2015). Umoja: A Culturally Specific Approach to Mentoring Young African American Males. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 32(1), 81-90. This article reports that urban inner-city African American male youth residing in communities of color are at-risk and warrant interventions custom tailored to… Continue Reading Umoja: A Culturally Specific Approach to Mentoring Young African American Males
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Debunking the Myth of Officer Friendly: How African American Males Experience Community Policing
Jones-Brown, D. D. (2000). Debunking the Myth of Officer Friendly: How African American Males Experience Community Policing. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 16(2), 209-229. The results of a survey of 125 high school African American males regarding attitudes toward and contacts with the police are presented. Findings suggest that personal interaction with… Continue Reading Debunking the Myth of Officer Friendly: How African American Males Experience Community Policing
Whatcha doin’ after school? A review of the literature on the influence of after-school programs on young black males
Woodland, M. H. (2008). Whatcha doin’ after school? A review of the literature on the influence of after-school programs on young black males. Urban Education, 43(5), 537-560. Basic quality-of-life indicators including employment, access to health care, and involvement with the criminal justice system paint a grim picture for the lives of urban… Continue Reading Whatcha doin’ after school? A review of the literature on the influence of after-school programs on young black males