Publisher's Synopsis
THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES: LIVING IN THE HOOD A DRUG PREVENTION & CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKBOOK for youths aged 7 - 15 yrs. and families.
A cultural workbook written and developed to help youth address the societal problems of drugs and gangs. This workbook offers a hands on approach to understanding the importance of the African American culture, past, present and future in the battle of keeping negative forces from destroying the community.
A Holistic approach to teaching, researching and learning effective solutions to problems.
The Living in the Hood Workbook grants youth the opportunity to examine drug and gang prevention from a culturally enriched perspective, while teaching them through activities addressing the following:
self-esteem
decision making
family
false advertising of alcohol and other drugs
coping
respect and responsibility
purpose
minority business and entrepreneurs
education
cooperation and collective work
communication
historical cultural creativity
faith
excellent Kwanzaa material.
A guide for schools, churches and community centers.
This book is based on the NGUZO SABA principles, detailing how GOOD FRIENDS work together to enhance their knowledge about the African American culture; and how they utilize that information to keep their neighborhood drug and gang free 365 days a year.
