2004 Report on Illinois Poverty: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Illinois Teens
Contributing Organization(s): Social IMPACT Research Center
Author(s)/Creator(s): Heartland Alliance Mid-America Institute on Poverty
Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Issue Areas: Poverty and Hunger; Children and Youth
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2004 Illinois Poverty Summit
File info: 54 pages; 1.77 MB file size
This report provides data on the status of poor and at-risk teens in Illinois and highlights the intersection of issues that put them at risk of physical, social, and financial harm. While teenagers face enormous challenges and pressures, they have tremendous potential. Effective prevention and comprehensive intervention efforts with vulnerable youth can break the cycle of poverty for Illinois teens, diverting individuals from a path toward a lifetime of poverty and onto a path toward a productive, healthy future.
Access this research:
Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; General Public; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Parents; Policy Professionals; Researchers; Teachers-elementary; Teachers-middle school; Teachers-high school
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
Coverage:
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
Coverage:
Votes: 7 | Average Rating: 4
Click to add your rating!
Click to add your rating!
Related Research
Explore related research listed in the same issue areas.
Related research:
- Child Food Insecurity: The Economic Impact on our Nation
- Illinois Youth - Ready for Life? Illinois Youth Share their Perspective on Challenges and Opportunities as They Make the Transition from Childhood to Adulthood
Share and Share Alike
The golden rule at IssueLab ... share the knowledge, share the love!
