What can be done?
Why growth of joblessness?
substantial decline in demand for low skilled workers.
internationalization of economy
growing suburbanization of jobs.
Inner city employees seen as less desirable.
Mix of Private and Public Sector employer initiatives.
Teach work habits, proper language skills.
Allow state and city governments to allocate funds.
Devastating Effects to Communities
Crime
Lack of social organization
Family Dissolution
welfare
Consequences of neighborhood joblessness
Children do not have "employment" role modesl.
Breakdown of neighborhood services and cultural resources.
More gang formation and illegal activities.