NCJ Number
69721
Date Published
1974
Length
40 pages
Annotation
This is a report on the Call-A-Teen program in the State of Rhode Island (for 1973-74) which provides jobs for 14 and 15-year-old disadvantaged youths, as a crime prevention measure.
Abstract
The Call-A-Teen program of the Rhode Island State Division on Youth provided 7,949 jobs to 1,000 youths from crime-susceptible (low-income) communities. A total income of $184,070.30 during fiscal year 1973-1974 went directly to 1,000 enrollees. They were program generated part-time and odd jobs, requested by homeowners and businesses. The homeowner's satisfaction rate was 97.5 percent. In addition, jobs were provided to college students who administered and coordinated the program in 16 offices. The program also helped prevent crime by providing jobs to the youth group which has a 17 percent unemployment rate, (mainly, as a result of child labor laws), it helped the youngsters develop positive attitudes towards themselves and the adult world, and find a productive way to spend free time. However, the program failed to develop resources for children with behavioral problems. Description how the work was done, information on child labor laws, listings of Call-A-Teen offices, the program form, and standardized and financial forms are included.