http://www.clasp.org/experts/highlights.xml?id=0003 Resources & Publications from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 21:46:34 -0500 info@clasp.org webmaster@clasp.org 40 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Keeping-Connected-Youth-Newsletter-April-2013.htm This periodic update for the field is a part of CLASP's ongoing work to advance policy and practice that will dramatically improve the education, employment, and life outcomes for youth in communities of high youth distress. It highlights policy happenings in education, training and youth development that impact black male achievement. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Keeping-Connected-Youth-Newsletter-April-2013.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 /resources_and_publications/publication?id=1230&list=publications In a single generation, our nation is faced with the prospect of losing over 132,000 black men and boys to gun violence. Moreover, for every black male who dies from gun violence, there are another 24 others who suffer non-fatal injuries - making the impacts of such violence even greater. In black communities, gun violence is about far more than reforming gun control laws and empowering law enforcement. Gun violence for young black males predominates in communities where residents live in concentrated disadvantage with high rates of unemployment, school dropout, and poverty. The absence of opportunities in these communities gives rise to criminal activity and the loss of too many young lives. Solving the crisis of gun violence in communities requires that America address the issue of concentrated poverty and geography. The rebuilding and strengthening of these communities through creating infrastructure to provide improved education and employment opportunities for black youth will significantly reduce issues of gun violence. http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1230&list=publications Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /resources_and_publications/publication?id=1170&list=publications This periodic update for the field is a part of CLASP's ongoing work to advance policy and practice that will dramatically improve the education, employment, and life outcomes for youth in communities of high youth distress. It highlights policy happenings in education, training and youth development that impact black male achievement. http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1170&list=publications Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 /resources_and_publications/publication?id=1208&list=publications Boys and young men of color in the United States face challenges in the areas of education, employment, and health. In the last several years, there has been greater focus on understanding these challenges and identifying potential solutions. While we know more about effective programmatic solutions, we still have much to learn about the systemic barriers that impede the success of males of color. Effecting policy changes in these areas will produce sustainable gains for boys and young men of color. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation commissioned CLASP to conduct a scan of these policy opportunities to inform the development of their Forward Promise Initiative. http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1208&list=publications Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /resources_and_publications/publication?id=1169&list=publications The topic of poverty for children is quite timely. The country's recent financial troubles have increased the number of children and families in poverty, and that number could get bigger with the looming possibility of precipitous drops in funding for the social programs needed to aid these families. This issue needs to be raised and put at the forefront of our nation's budgetary planning. We need solutions that meet the needs of these families both immediately and in the longer term. http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1169&list=publications Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Surveys-Technical-Report.pdf This report is a summary of the findings from over 500 online and telephone surveys with local practitioners and national experts in the area of boys and young men of color. They shared perspectives on which issues were most pressing in the areas of education, employment, and health as well as solutions for moving the work forward more effectively in communities. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Surveys-Technical-Report.pdf Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-HS.pdf Summary of roundtable discussion with national experts on strengthening education and employment pathways for males of color in high school. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-HS.pdf Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-OSY.pdf Summary of roundtable discussion with national experts on creating education and employment pathways for out-of-school males of color. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-OSY.pdf Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-middle.pdf Summary of roundtable discussion with national experts on improving education outcomes and pathways to employment for boys of color in middle school. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-middle.pdf Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-health.pdf Summary of roundtable discussion with national experts on issues of health for boys and young men of color. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/RWJF-Roundtable-Summary-health.pdf Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 /resources_and_publications/publication?id=1130&list=publications Although the national unemployment rate is dropping, unemployment in the black community remains significantly higher than the rate for whites or the general population. In particular, black male youth and young adults are up against a major struggle to launch themselves into self sufficiency, as unemployment in these age brackets is at an all-time high. Federal investment in employment initiatives has been insufficient, and few communities are engaged in targeted approaches to address the employment plight of black men. http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1130&list=publications Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 /admin/site/publications/files/CLASP-Comments-on-Department-of-Education-Strategic-Plan-FY-2011_FINAL.pdf In January 2012, CLASP provided comments on the Department of Education's Strategic Plan for FY 2011 - 2014. CLASP applauded the Department for putting forth a strategic plan that raises expectations for our nation's education system at all levels and moves the country toward meeting the goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/CLASP-Comments-on-Department-of-Education-Strategic-Plan-FY-2011_FINAL.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Atlanta_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Atlanta to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Atlanta_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Denver_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Denver to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Denver_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Houston_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Houston to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Houston_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Indianapolis_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Indianapolis to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Indianapolis_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Jackson_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Jackson to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Jackson_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/KansasCity_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Kansas City to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/KansasCity_Profile.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Los-Angeles_Profile_final.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Los Angeles to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Los-Angeles_Profile_final.pdf Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 /admin/site/publications/files/Memphis_Profile.pdf The purpose of the community profiles project is to highlight data that help community members, advocates, and policymakers understand the nature and extent of issues facing large numbers of youth in low-income urban and rural communities. This fact sheet presents data and research related to Memphis to help elevate the issue of youth development and high school dropout. http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications/files/Memphis_Profile.pdf