Change: n explicit recognition that there are disadvantaged communities within all countries and states that require cohesive, focused action such as suggested herein. Preamble and PrinciplesEvery child has a right to education, health, safety, human rights, social and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3262)

Change:  This statement has been discussed on-line, been presented and discussed at a Canadian conference in April, 2010 and will be presented and discussed at an   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 3254)

Change: Indeed, Strength-based approaches have these common elements and are actually different than traditional approaches to health promotion, social development, prevention or education. Strength-based approaches have an emphasis on capacity and intentionality. They are likely to:Focus on Personal RelationshipsAcknowledge ContributionAttend to the Context / SystemsInvite Meaningful Participation   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2764)

Change: students. This is further complicated by transportation, employment and single parent families not having the time or resources available to read to their children at a young age. Higher levels of early school leaving and dropouts/pushouts Higher levels of tobacco and alcohol use as well as illicit drugs etcIdentifying   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2525)

Change: regularly face more extreme forms of aggression such as vandalismgangs orand bullying)guns) Run-down school buildings and infestations of lice and other parasites as well as poor quality of water,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2197)

Change: Multiple Frameworks for Action: Community Schools working with Healthy Schools, Safe Schools and Others Systematic Change; One Step or Program at a Time Some of the programs that are described briefly in this overview paper address many   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2131)

Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 1764)

Change: Please note that the purpose of this statement is simply to describe the needs of a population or sub-populations (communities disadvantaged by lower incomes, discrimination,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1764)

Change: additional assistance to facilitate access to post secondary educationHealth, Social and Other Services school meal programs parent resource centres/family-school programs after school programs crime prevention and youth justice programs that emphasize diversion and restorative justice that are linked to community policing strategies delivery of basic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1566)

Change:  crime prevention and youth justice programs that emphasize diversion and restorative justice that are linked to community policing strategies delivery of basic health services such as dental, vaccinations, vision screening, etc support for special populations such as those with FASD, emotional-behavioutr disorders etcIncreased Social Supportparent education   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1531)