Discuss Community Interventions That Might Reduce Strain And/or Help Youth

question 27

Essay

Discuss community interventions that might reduce strain and/or help youth cope legally with strain. For example, would community centers or YMCAs in high-poverty areas reduce strain or help juveniles cope with strain? What interventions might do so?

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Definitions:

Self-identify

The process by which an individual defines and understands their own identity in terms of race, gender, beliefs, or social position.

Disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Canadian Adult Population

Individuals aged 18 and over living in Canada, considered for purposes of demographics, policy making, and economic analysis.

Gerontocracy

Gerontocracy refers to a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population.