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District of Columbia Responses to Youth Violence: Impact on the Latino Community
(2004-09-20)
Gang violence and gang-related issues in the District of Columbia require immediate attention and the implementation of strategies with demonstrated effectiveness. However, in crafting their response, policymakers must ...
The Social Security Program and Reform: A Latino Perspective
(2005-06-15)
Given the importance of social insurance, retirement savings, and wealth-building to Latinos, NCLR is committed to reviewing the policy arguments, weighing the options, and making an honest assessment of reform plans on ...
Welfare Reform Implementation in Puerto Rico: A Status Report
(2001-04-01)
With the five-year time limit for receipt of public assistance approaching and the state of the Puerto Rico economy showing signs of a significant slowdown, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) has undertaken a review ...
The Health of Latino Communities in the South: Challenges and Opportunities
(2004-09-20)
This report provides a first-ever look at the health care needs, challenges, and realities of newly emerging Latino communities in the southern U.S. Based on focus group research and primary interviews with health care ...
Building Sound Community Linkages: A Key to Serving Latino Youth
(2003-10-28)
This report provides a blueprint for increasing the effectiveness of serving Latino youth in Job Corps centers by developing partnerships with Latino-serving organizations, particularly community-based organizations. It ...
Mobilizing the Vote: Latinos and Immigrants in the 2002 Midterm Election
(2002-11-01)
The recent public attention paid to the Latino vote, and to the influence of immigrants on American democracy, is difficult to miss. In the days leading up to the November 2002 election, press coverage in states as diverse ...
Beyond the Census: Hispanics and An American Agenda
(2001-08-28)
On the surface, this report is about Latino data. But, on a deeper level, it is also about America's principles and core values. The emerging data provide an opportunity to help put the nation's once again changing ...
Mobilizing the Latino Vote: Tapping the Power of the Hispanic Electorate
(2002-07-29)
As part of its Latino Empowerment and Advocacy Project (LEAP), the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) has undertaken initial research to draw a more complete picture of Latino voters and to identify strategies to maximize ...
U.S. Latino Children: Status Report
(2000-08-28)
This paper offers a \snapshot\ of status and trend data of several issues affecting U.S. Latino youth and a review of why this matters to the nation; it also points to some initiatives that can make a difference.
Strengthening Latino Families: Best Practices from the 2004 NCLR Family Strengthening Award Winners
(2005-06-01)
Summary of best practices of award-winning NCLR Affiliate programs that strengthen the Latino family.