We are always learning more
about the work we do. The information on this page provides resources
that we have found to be beneficial and applicable. With each web
link, book title, or other reference, we have included a brief description.
Although this is not an
exhaustive list of resources, this list represents a sampling of
references and resources that we hope will help you begin your own
journey of understanding the needs and services within your community.
Web Links to Services
www.crisisclinic.org
This is a social service directory for King County, with links
to other counties in Washington state. Because
printed listings expire quickly, we use this online directory almost
exclusively for information and referral.
www.seattlena.org
This is the Narcotics Anonymous
(NA) web site for the Seattle area. The site provides detailed information
about NA meeting times and locations.
www.seattleaa.org
This is the Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA) web site for the Seattle area. The site provides detailed information
about AA meeting times and locations.
maps.yahoo.com
Yahoo Maps is a site commonly used for finding your way around any city in the United States. We use it for field work when we need to find family homes, social service agencies and other locations in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties.
www.wa.gov/dol
This is Washington State Department of Licensing web site. Because the first step to stability for most youth is getting state identification, we use this site to find office locations, hours and policies. We have found that outlying offices are less crowded and more flexible than central offices.
www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/foodhandlerscard.htm
How do I get a food worker card?
You can find that information in this section of the Seattle Public
Health web site.
Web
Links about Youth
www.health.org
This web site is the National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug
Information, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration. The site contains research and articles about current
drug trends. You can also call 1-800-729-6686 to order free printed
information.
www.medicalteams.org/site/PageServer?pagename=what_mobile
Northwest Medical Teams sends
a dental van to our drop-in center approximately once a month to
provide free medical care to the youth we serve. The van, which
has come nine times in the past year and a half (June 2000 to January
2002), serves an average of eight youth per day. Their services
include consultation, checkups, fillings, extractions, and referrals
to specialists for other dental health needs.
www.nationalhomeless.org
This is the National Coalition
for the Homeless web site. It includes a fact sheet that "discusses
the dimensions, causes, and consequences of homelessness among youth."
www.yapi.org
Youth Advocate Program International
(YAPI) is a nonprofit, education and advocacy organization based
in Washington, DC. YAPI promotes the rights and well-being of youth
on a global basis, giving particular attention to the plight of
troubled youth victimized by sate and personal violence, as well
as armed conflict.
www.sp2.upenn.edu/~restes/CSEC_Files/Exec_Sum_020220.pdf
This web site hosts the results
of a two-year study into the "Commercial Sexual Exploitation
of Children in the U.S., Canada and Mexico." The Principal
Investigator on the project is Richard J. Estes, Ph.D., Professor
& Chair, with a concentration in Social and Economic Development
(University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Work).
Books
Adolescent Development Bibliography
Street Culture Bibliography
Cultural Compentency Bibliography
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