This evaluation examined 10 OST programs during the 2009-10 school year. These 10 programs were part of the initial 15 in-depth study sites identified in year 1. Evaluators studied demographics, educational performance, academic motivation, and family support structures of participants. Evaluators also looked at management and staffing strategies of the OST programs as well as the content of OST programming. Agency submitted date as Mar-11.
This report reflects the past year's work of the City agencies belonging to the Interagency Coordinating Council on Youth. These work groups address the needs of young people and establish programs and services to help serve the youth.
The Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) brochure provides an overview of the Staten Island Domestic Violence Response Team and provides contact information. DVRT monitors the provision of services to domestic violence victims at high risk for re-assault or homicide.
In compliance with Introduction 15 passed by the New York City Council in 2006, Children's Services submits Child Welfare Indicators to the Council quarterly. An annual summarized version of the report is also required to be posted on the Children's Services website.
The report describes, in aggregate, the family-related homicides from 2002-2009, by looking at demographic factors, and victim/perpetrator contact with City Agencies. Agency submitted date as 31-Dec-10.
The Department of Homeless Services Advantage program is a City-funded subsidy program that assists many homeless New Yorkers in their transition from shelter to permanent and independent housing. In recent months, tenants enrolled in Advantage have contacted the Office of the Public Advocate to report being pressured by their landlords to pay additional rent, beyond what is required under the terms of the program.