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rites of passage programs  

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  • The rites of passage process (preparation, separation, transition, and reincorporation) is the fundamental process through which human development and social integration take place. The rites of passage process is a structured system of rituals, symbols, and ceremonies developed to aid initiates to successful transition from one stage of life to another. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Education; Rites of Passage Programs]

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