Most juvenile crime is committed between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., right after normal school hours. Homicides by juveniles using guns and robberies by juveniles using guns are increasing. When considering youth crime, it is important to look beyond juveniles: the 14-24 age bracket should be included. The homicide rate in this age group has been five times higher than any other age group and the crime rates in the group continue to rise. No single program can solve all these problems. However, þAmericaþs Promise - The Alliance for Youthþ has great potential, in part because of the clear lines of accountability and coordination it offers to the numbers of different youth programs. Collaborative partnerships that focus on five fundamental resources appear to have great short- and long-term impact: (1) ongoing relationships with caring adults; (2) safe places and structured activities; (3) a healthy start; (4) marketable skills through education; and (5) opportunities to serve.