Working For Children And Families Safe And Smart After-school Programs

Today, most parents work outside the home, & they want their children to acquire new skills & broaden their education in after-school programs. Police chiefs believe that an investment in after-school programs is the best deterrent against juvenile crime & victimization. This report provides evidence of the importance of safe & enriching learning opportunities for our children & youth. It includes the most recent research, resources, & information on promising practices. Sections: the potential of after-school programs: what works: components of exemplary after-school programs; communities meeting the need for after-school activities; bibliography; & after-school resources.Reno, Janet is the author of 'Working For Children And Families Safe And Smart After-school Programs', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756703820 and ISBN 0756703824.