What Works: Promoting Positive Youth Development in Your Community

Abstract:
This booklet is one of a series produced by the Planning Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services to assist the work of its regional and local partners in achieving positive outcomes for Vermont's citizens. The State Team for Children, Families, and Individuals has identified ten outcomes, or conditions of well-being, that form the basis for these efforts. These outcomes include hope that youth will choose healthy behaviors. The What Works series offers brief overviews of programs that research has shown to be effective in achieving the outcomes developed by the State Team. The booklet includes rationale for youth development. It also provides information on notable studies in positive youth development. Important tips are included as to what schools, youth, and communities around youth development.
Date Published: 1/17/2001

Pages: 31

Location Code: 8411