juvenile court wards assets & behaviors study
The Search Institute’s “Assets and Behaviors” survey was utilized to measure the developmental assets, deficits, risk-taking behaviors and thriving indicators of a population of Midland County Juvenile Court Wards. The study was completed with the cooperation of the Midland County Probate Court and the several Community and Family Centers in the county. The study quantitatively demonstrated the significant gaps in the assets and behaviors of this population relative to national averages among general education adolescents. This study catalyzed the formation of Midland Kids First, a community group that is working to prevent and treat alcohol and substance abuse and juvenile sex offenses as well as to promote whole families and early childhood development.
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10-18-2006 |
Rescue Mission, Hillsdale Daily News, Jan Bellamy, Staff Writer | |
11-27-2005 |
Four-part effort helps all kids prepare for life, The Saginaw News, Cathy Heng | |
11-19-2005 |
TLC Survey Results compiled, Midland Daily News "Evergreen Newsletter", Tara Kaminski |
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10-26-2005 |
Local judges, community leaders work to help youth, Midland Daily News, Angela Lackey |
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08-07-2005 |
Juvenile justice problems are daunting, Midland Daily News |
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07-17-2005 |
MDN Survey, Midland Daily News, Kelly Nankervis |
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12-05-2004 |
New agency to study juvenile deliquency, The Saginaw News, Cathy Heng |
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11-01-2004 |
Board to vote on budget, other items, Midland Daily News, Angela E. Lackey |