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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.

Additional Keywords

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.

Additional Keywords

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

Enhancing Service Through Effective School - Community Collaboration

Practice Matters

Elizabeth Mastro and Mary Grenz Jalloh

2005

Evidence suggests successful collaboration between school and community groups leads to improved outcomes for youth. This issue of Practice Matters outlines some of challenges to and strategies for collaboration between school and community groups.

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community collaboration, community sectors, community involvement, community engagement, community outreach

Promoting Youth Development in Workplaces

Research Facts and Findings

Stephen F. Hamilton and Mary Agnes Hamilton

2005

Working is part of life for most youth, not just something they are preparing to undertake as adults. This article examines what communities and workplaces can do to promote learning and development.

Additional Keywords

apprenticeship, mentoring, positive youth development, community sectors, community involvement, community engagement, business, employment, employers, community outreach, community collaboration

Places to Be and Places to Belong

Janis Whitlock

2004

This study by Janis Whitlock explores youth connectedness in both school and community. Filled with recommendations and action items, this report highlights the changes needed to fully engage the power of youth in schools and communities.

Additional Keywords

school connectedness, school climate, community sectors, community youth development, positive youth development, community involvement, community engagement

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.

Additional Keywords

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).

Additional Keywords

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

Fostering School Connectedness

Research Facts and Findings

Janis Whitlock

2003

School connectedness refers to the extent to which youth perceive positive support at school. This fact sheet addresses why school connectedness matters, what determines whether or not a young person feels connected, and the implications of research.

Additional Keywords

school climate, protective factors, positive youth development, community sectors, youth engagement, community outreach, community collaboration, community involvement, schools

Social Capital and Well Being of Youth

Research Facts and Findings

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2003

The term "social capital" suggests an analogy between the financial investments and the investments people make in social relationships. This brief looks at the impact of social capital on youth in families, neighborhoods, schools, and communities.

Additional Keywords

positive youth development, community, community youth development, connectedness, social networks, community sectors, community outreach, community collaboration, community involvement