Mari,
The Lane Arts Council in Eugene, Oregon also has a program that works with at risk youth in detention centers.  They received a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission to target this group.



Mari Osmundson wrote:

> >I am a doctoral student in the education program at Boise State University,
> >as well as a museum educator/historical interpreter.  I'm looking for
> >information on museum outreach programs that work with at-risk and/or
> >incarcerated youth.  Does anyone know of any good programs and/or research
> literature?
>
> The Seattle Children's Museum has a program where they work with kids in
> juvenile detention centers.
> http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/experimental.html
>
> Mari Osmundson
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