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Information on youth's concerns with sustainable development issues, case studies of youth action, together with advice on how to organize for action, useful resource lists, and finally a Directory of international and regional youth organizations
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The online (and off-line) resource for youth leadership education and development. For individuals interested in the education and preparation of youth leaders through high standards and timely information. Access to some areas of the site requires a paid subscription
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, Kirk A. Astroth
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Youth are resources, both for enhancing the quality of community life today and for building strong communities for the future
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This paper, written by Joyce Walker and Trudy Dunham on behalf of the faculty at the Center for 4-H Youth Development, defines youth development in clear practical terms
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A model based on contemporary developmental research, the heritage of early youth pioneers, and Native American philosophies of child care. It is encompassed in four core values; belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity
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NYDIC provides practice-related information about youth development to national and local youth-serving organizations at low cost or no cost |
A list of the specific needs and competencies needed for positive youth development
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An attempt to summarize
the shifts that have occurred, to emphasize the common
threads in several important fields and to spell out the
implications of those shifts for those who work with or
advocate for young people where they live, learn,
work, play and contribute
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A comprehensive list of internet resources and articles from the Welfare Information Network
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An examination of effective strategies being used in four US states
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Explores the developmental process, developmental pathways, desired adulthood outcomes, and critical ingredients necessary for positive adolescent development
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The report: critically analyses the concept(s) of citizenship and its implications for young people;
ascertains young people's perceptions of citizenship and determining factors; and
identifies what strategies could be utilised to advance empowering concept(s) of citizenship amongst young people
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A working tool to stimulate, challenge, and encourage youth and adults as they work together to plan, conduct, and evaluate quality experiences
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A number of excellent on-line resources to help you in designing youth development strategies for your program
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Helping you make a difference in the lives of youth ages 9 - 13
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This is no ordinary tour. You will see things that are supported by years of research and have been developed through a formal and in depth process called Networks for Youth Development
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This report summarizes the basic lessons that emerged from this Community Change for Youth Development (CCYD) initiative. The lessons address such topics as the usefulness of a "core concepts" approach; the dos and don'ts of involving neighborhood residents in change initiatives; the role of research; the role of youth; and the capacity of neighborhood-wide approaches to attract high-risk youth
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An analysis of seventy-seven positive youth development programs with evaluated interventions
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A definition and explanations of the basic elements of youth development
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Community Youth Development (CYD) is an affirming, yet deeply challenging approach. A cursory view of CYD raises questions and ignites both passion and fears. Most youth and community activists who have seen the framework feel a deep connection to its content and intent
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Dedicated to voicing progressive, humane, and caring approaches to the development of youth and community
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Have you ever been asked to give a presentation about youth to a group of teachers (or parents, or county commissioners) and struggled with how to best present the information? The purpose of this brief article is to describe some ways of presenting key concepts regarding positive youth development to the public
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Youth development approaches are a natural enhancement of adolescent pregnancy prevention programs. A youth development approach that tries to motivate young people to think of their own future, their self worth, and their potential can affect a range of behaviors, not just one type of risk.
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Meaningful youth participation involves recognizing and nurturing the strengths, interests, and abilities of young people through the provision of real opportunities for youth to become involved in decisions that affect them at individual and systemic levels
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Dedicated to moving ideas to
impact in neighborhoods and across the nation.
Also committed to bringing international lessons
into U.S. conversations, the Forum is a member
of the International Youth Foundation’s Global
Partner Network.
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Research Findings on Evaluations of
Positive Youth Development Programs
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Youth Development Information
