Safe passage : making it through adolescence in a risky society

Children today face daunting obstacles on the path to adulthoodfailing schools, dangerous streets, drug abuse, teen pregnancy. But the good news, according to child advocate Joy G. Dryfoos, is that there are many programs out there that workmodels that we can apply to our own communities and our own children. In Safe Passage, Dryfoos helps us find them. This book examines hundreds of successful programs, ideas that have worked in the real worldand in a very tough real world, at that. Dryfoos also studies the new trend toward full-service schools, programs that make the school the hub of the community, serving as enrichment centers and neighborhood safe-havens. Her sharp and eloquent study concludes with a passionate call for action, outlining what must be done if our young people are to be assured a safe passage to the future.