NCJ Number
12327
Date Published
1973
Length
11 pages
Annotation
GUIDE FOR ALLIANCES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL CHANGE, AND RECOMMENDED AREAS OF ACTIVITY.
Abstract
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN STATES THAT COALITIONS HAVE THREE ROLES TO PLAY - INVESTIGATION, EDUCATION, AND ACTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ATTENTION BE FOCUSED ON CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, GROUP HOMES, YOUTH SERVICE BUREAUS, TEMPORARY SHELTERS OR DETENTION FACILITIES, AND WALK-IN CENTERS. ACTION SHOULD ALSO BE TAKEN TO MONITOR COURT, DETENTION, AND INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS SCHOOL PROGRAMS. COALITIONS SHOULD ALSO BE INVOLVED IN RECREATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION. THE APPENDIX CONTAINS AN EXTRACT FROM NATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON AFFILIATION AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.