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The Working Group on National and Community Service "Court Mandated Community Service: Is It an Effective Rehabilitation Tool For Youth? " (published December 2002, Youth Service America) To download a copy of this publication, click here. The State of the World's Children Report 2003 The State of the World's Children 2003 reports on child participation - the ‘right’ of every child at every age, the responsibility of governments, organizations and families, and a way to promote tolerance, respect for human rights, an appreciation of diversity and peace. The report showcases examples from every region of the world of how things are different when children’s viewpoints are taken into account. Photos and artwork are by children. The report includes 9 tables, including a new addition on HIV/AIDS, and 3 maps, which together present a comprehensive set of economic and social indicators on the well-being of children worldwide. To download a copy of this publication, click here.  By: Sarah S. Pearson and Heather M. Voke (Published by the American Youth Policy Forum in Washington, DC.; 33 pages) This document provides an overview of ideas that were presented and discussed during a series of forums and field trips that the American Youth Policy Forum conducted in 2002-2003 that focused on issues related to the development of effective citizenry and youth engagement. Within the document, there is a chapter on “The Power of Youth Court to Build an Effective Citizenry” that describes events and results of a field trip that AYPF organized for policymakers to observe community- and school-based youth courts in West Palm Beach and Broward counties in Florida. The document concludes with recommendations for practices and policies to promote the development of effective and engaged young citizens. To order a copy of this publication ($5.00/copy), contact: American Youth Policy ForumPublications Dept.1836 Jefferson Place, NWWashington, DC 20036Phone: 202-775-9731Fax: 202-775-9733 Download copies of the report at http://www.aypf.org/publications/building-an-effective-citizenry.pdf |