Abstract

This article details the development and pilot deployment of Rise Up: A Program for At-Risk Youth, which was created by the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) in partnership with the County District Attorney, County Social Services, City of Gilroy and the South County Youth Task Force. The project focused specifically on youth at risk for drug or violent activity, as well as their caregivers and the adults in Gilroy serving these youths and their families. The process of rolling out Rise Up demonstrated the benefits of adjusting assumptions and how flexibility opens the way to future opportunities. Rise Up also taught the library valuable lessons about the need for improved equity—fulfilling basic needs like childcare and food security can go a long way in ensuring that at-risk youth and families can take advantage of learning opportunities.

摘要

本文详细介绍了由圣克拉拉县图书馆区 (SCCLD) 与县地方检察官、县社会服务部、吉尔罗伊市和南县青年工作队。该项目特别关注有吸毒或暴力活动风险的青少年，以及他们的看护者和吉尔罗伊为这些青少年及其家人服务的成年人。推出 Rise Up 的过程展示了调整假设的好处以及灵活性如何为未来的机会开辟道路。