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Adolescence is the pivotal period between childhood and adulthood. It is the time when youth need to acquire the attitudes, competencies, values, and social skills that will carry them forward to ...

Drexel University's School of Education is committed to strengthening relationships that contribute to our communities through our educational community outreach programs. We accomplish this through ...

Community-based violence intervention programs have proved to reduce homicides and shootings. In order to respond to gun violence and address its root causes, communities most affected are banding ...

The Boston College Neighborhood Center is committed to supporting the Allston-Brighton community by sponsoring programs, connecting residents to resources on our campus, and providing funding to local ...

Interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health are receiving considerable attention from policy makers and health care executives. The interest is fueled in part by expected returns ...

The National Institute (NCI) has supported cancer research within community settings for nearly three decades. The participation of community oncologists and primary care physicians in cancer ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...