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Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming
This book explores youth involvement in public safety, measuring the success of historic programs in school districts, fire departments, and police departments, and evaluating their potential to mitigate youth violence in the U.S. In its examination of structured community youth programs, such as the Police Athletic League and EMS Exploring, this volume examines the pros and cons of harm reduction and public safety activities through community empowerment of juveniles.

The chapters that follow explore the origins of youth-involved public safety programs, recommending that these initiatives may be a solution to improving health, education, and social outcomes. It is ideal for professionals working with juvenile programming and local policymakers.

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Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming
This book explores youth involvement in public safety, measuring the success of historic programs in school districts, fire departments, and police departments, and evaluating their potential to mitigate youth violence in the U.S. In its examination of structured community youth programs, such as the Police Athletic League and EMS Exploring, this volume examines the pros and cons of harm reduction and public safety activities through community empowerment of juveniles.

The chapters that follow explore the origins of youth-involved public safety programs, recommending that these initiatives may be a solution to improving health, education, and social outcomes. It is ideal for professionals working with juvenile programming and local policymakers.

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Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming

Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming

by Martin Greenberg
Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming

Youth Involvement in Public Safety in the United States: Mitigating Youth Violence through Community Programming

by Martin Greenberg

Overview

This book explores youth involvement in public safety, measuring the success of historic programs in school districts, fire departments, and police departments, and evaluating their potential to mitigate youth violence in the U.S. In its examination of structured community youth programs, such as the Police Athletic League and EMS Exploring, this volume examines the pros and cons of harm reduction and public safety activities through community empowerment of juveniles.

The chapters that follow explore the origins of youth-involved public safety programs, recommending that these initiatives may be a solution to improving health, education, and social outcomes. It is ideal for professionals working with juvenile programming and local policymakers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783031741715
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date: 12/06/2024
Edition description: 2024
Pages: 333
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Martin Alan Greenberg, PhD, Criminal Justice, City University of New York; JD, New York Law School is the author of seven books on public safety and policing. He is currently an adjunct professor at Russell Sage College in Albany, New York, the president of the Virginia Association of Criminal Justice Educators, and the chair of the Security and Crime Prevention Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

After leaving service as a senior court officer/judicial aide and volunteer auxiliary police executive officer in New York City, he provided leadership for undergraduate and graduate criminal justice and law enforcement programs throughout the US including assignments in Hawaii, Alabama, Arkansas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. His work in Hawaii included travel to the Far East for the coordination of police science programs at US military bases.

He is married to Dr. Ellen C. Wertlieb, retired professor and college wellness program director.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Definition and Study of Youth in Society.- Part IThe Origins of Public Safety Programs for Youth.- Ch. 1 Early and Modern History of Public Safety Youth Programs.- Ch. 2 School Safety Patrols.- Ch. 3 Law Enforcement and Fire Service Exploring.- Ch. 4 Junior Police Academies11.- Ch. 5 Police Athletic Leagues.- Part II Selected Public Safety Programs.- Ch. 6 Youth Programs in New York City.- Ch. 7 Youth Programs in Berkeley, California.- Ch. 8 Youth Programs in Irvington, New Jersey.- Ch. 9 Youth Programs in Washington, DC.- Part III Youth Programs beyond the Local Level.- Ch. 10 National Youth Programs.- Ch. 11 Fire Cadet Youth Programs.- Ch. 12 Youth Court Programs.- Part IV Critical Issues in Youth Programs.- Ch. 13 Program Issues and Legal Matters.- Ch. 14 Municipal Strategies for Youth Programs in Public Safety.- Conclusion.

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