UrbanYouth.org believes that the communities in which many urban youth live may need assistance in developing the social skills necessary for youth to succeed. Some of the topics include: •  Positive Parenting strategies designed to improve the parent-child relationship. •  Manhood Development rites of passage initiatives to provide understanding of positive masculine behavior. •  Dispute Resolution for Adolescents and Adults provide conflict management skills to prevent the escalation to senseless violence. •  Entrepreneurial Development Training encourages business development and cooperative economics. •  Violence Prevention Initiatives are strategies that provide alternatives for dealing with conflict. •  Understanding the Music: "Hip Hop" as a Change Agent in Communities utilizes the music favored by youth to educate and empower for success. about urbanyouth.org l David Miller l customized training l recommended links community-based workshops l school-based workshops l future workshops © 2000 David Miller Enterprises. All rights reserved. Web Design by The Camera-Ready Café