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CitySongs: Primary Prevention in the Field

Authors: Helen Q. Kivnick, Allison M. Lymburner

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

This case study describes CitySongs, a primary prevention, out-of-school program in the inner city that promotes social justice through integrated activities aimed at healthy youth development, arts achievement, and community vitality through diversity. Key ideas from social science and human service disciplines that inform the design and implementation of the program are summarized. The authors describe elements of the program’s structure and process, as these elements enact primary prevention and promote social justice. Finally, program impact is discussed as reflected in ongoing staff case notes and in de-identified reflective comments from participants, parents, and audience members.

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Title: CitySongs: Primary Prevention in the Field
Authors: Helen Q. Kivnick
Allison M. Lymburner
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Prevention / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-008-0164-6

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