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Positive Youth Development 101: A Curriculum for Youth Work Professionals

Jutta Dotterweich

2015/2021

This curriculum offers an orientation to the youth development approach for professionals new to the field of youth work. For slides, activities, and handouts, visit the PYD 101 page.

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PYD 101, tools, youth engagement, community involvement, program planning

Proceedings of the Adolescent Sexual Health Symposium

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2009

In 2009, ACT for Youth Center of Excellence convened a symposium of experts and stakeholders in the field of adolescent sexual health. This report highlights issues raised, selected comments by participants, and resources offered at the event.

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adolescent sexual health, sexual and reproductive health, SRH, pregnancy prevention, adolescent pregnancy, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections, STDs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, health disparities, family planning services, sexual health services, sexual health care, access to services, clinical practice, service delivery, sexual minority youth, best practices, sex education, sexual health education, technology, community sectors, community involvement, community engagement, sexual health curricula, sexual health curriculum, evidence-based programs

Positive Youth Development Resource Manual

Jutta Dotterweich

2006

Intended for use in educating community groups about positive youth development, this training manual includes lesson plans/facilitation tips, activities, handouts, brief presentations and other resources.

Additional Keywords

positive youth development principles, community youth development, strength-based approach, strengths-based approach, strength based approach, strengths based approach, collaboration, youth-adult partnership, youth engagement, youth voice, youth involvement, community involvement, community engagement, assets, asset-building, tools, adolescence, adolescent development

Principles for Youth Development

Stephen F. Hamilton, Mary Agnes Hamilton, Karen Pittman

2004

In this chapter of the Youth Development Handbook, the authors review how the term "youth development" is used, discuss the process and goals of youth development (YD), and give an overview of YD principles and practices. Reprinted with permission.

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positive youth development, positive youth development principles, community youth development, strength-based approach, strengths-based approach, strength based approach, strengths based approach, collaboration, youth-adult partnership, youth engagement, youth voice, youth involvement, community involvement, community engagement, long-term commitment

Understanding Youth Development Principles and Practices

Research Facts and Findings

Janis Whitlock

2004

This article reviews key features and principles of the positive youth development framework with a particular focus on services, opportunities, and supports (SOS).

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positive youth development, positive youth development principles, community youth development, strength-based approach, strengths-based approach, strength based approach, strengths based approach, collaboration, youth-adult partnership, youth engagement, youth voice, youth involvement, community involvement, community engagement, long-term commitment