NCJ Number
113953
Date Published
1988
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This bulletin describes some of the programs developed by Proyecto Esperanza (Project Hope) to help reduce juvenile delinquency among Hispanic youth by treating underlying family problems.
Abstract
Programs developed in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Elizabeth, New Jersey; Guadalupe, Arizona; Hartford, Connecticut; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Sacramento, California; and Salt Lake City, Utah are described. Each community developed a child abuse/neglect or runaway youth initiative program tailored to meet its needs. Other programs focused on development of resource information, a shelter for homeless and runaway youth, a training manual for service providers; crisis intervention, and family stabilization.