Street children in Latin America : moral issues and proposed solutions with an emphasis on the work of the Latin America Mission /

Levi, Amanda,

Street children in Latin America : moral issues and proposed solutions with an emphasis on the work of the Latin America Mission / by Amanda Levi. - 2000. - viii, 118 leaves ; 29 cm.

Typescript. Chapter I. The Problem and Its Setting Chapter II. Review of the Related Literature Chapter III. Methods and Materials Chapter IV. Moral Issues the Street Children Face Chapter V. Suggested Solutions for Redeveloping the Moral Structure of Street Kids Chapter Virgin Islands Practical Ideas for Teaching Biblical Morals to Street Kids Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Conclusion Appendix B --



Statement of the Problem -- The Subproblems -- The Delimitations -- The Definition of Terms -- The Importance of the Study. The Situation of Street Children Worldwide -- The Situation of Children in Latin America -- The Specific Moral Issues that Street Children Face -- The Recent History of Intervention for Street Children in Latin America -- Several Suggested Solutions to these Moral Issues. The Data and Treatment of the Data -- The Data -- The Criteria for the Admissibility of the Data -- The Research Methodology -- The Specific Treatment of the Data for Each Subproblem -- The Data Needed -- The Means of Obtaining the Data -- The Treatment of the Data -- The Profile of the Ministries Being Researched. Moral Code -- Loyalty -- Justice -- Violence -- Stealing -- Sex -- Mistrust/Manipulation -- Respect. Transition Off the Streets -- Goal of Reintegration -- Consistent Relationships -- Involvement in the Church -- Mentoring and One-on-One Attention -- Limits/Accountability -- Children's Home Like a Home -- Off the Street -- Alternative and Sustainable Income-Generating Activities -- Challenge Courses/Camping Experiences -- The Younger the Better -- Careful Assessment of the Child -- Love. Methods for Effectively Teaching Street Children -- Biblical Content for Street Children. Appendix A -- Preface to the Appendices -- The Interview Form -- Transcription of Tape Recorded Interviews.




Columbia International University--Dissertations.
Latin America Mission.


Street children--Latin America.
Church work with children--Latin America.

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