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Resiliency Research

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2015

This video introduces resiliency research and describes the power of protective factors.

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positive youth development, adolescence, videos

Resultados Positivos de Jóvenes

PYD Resources in Spanish

ACT for Youth Center of Excellence

2015

A Spanish language translation of the handout Positive Youth Outcomes - 6 Cs.

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positive youth development, en Español

Cultivating a Sense of Purpose in Youth

Janis Whitlock

2014

Presentation at the 2014 NYSDOH Provider Day

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adolescent development, positive youth development

Purpose in Adolescence

Research Facts and Findings

Anthony L. Burrow, Rachel Sumner, and Melanie Netter

2014

In this article, the authors examine evidence that purpose is an important resource that adolescents can use to successfully navigate challenges and even thrive.

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positive youth development, adolescent development

Being Y-AP Savvy

Shepherd Zeldin and Jessica Collura

2010

This primer on creating and sustaining youth-adult partnerships (Y-AP) identifies the six most important questions that groups have to answer in order to design high quality Y-AP.

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Shep Zeldin, youth engagement, youth adult partnership, YAP, positive youth development, tools

Strengthening Communities Through Youth Participation

Shepherd Zeldin, Julie Petrokubi, Jessica Collura, Linda Camino, and Jennifer Skolaski

2009

In its earlier work with communities, the ACT for Youth initiative made youth engagement a core outcome as well as a key strategy. In this study, the authors explore how the communities responded to the challenges of youth engagement.

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youth voice, youth adult partnership, youth-adult partnership, positive youth development, youth participation, community youth development, engaging teens, engaging young people, engaging youth, involving youth, youth involvement

Assessing Your Organization's Readiness for Youth Development

Jutta Dotterweich

2008

This checklist aids organizations in assessing their readiness to engage youth in meaningful roles, a key strategy for positive youth development.

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organizational development, assessment, youth engagement, youth participation, youth involvement, youth-adult partnership, youth adult partnership, engaging teens, engaging young people, engaging youth, involving youth, youth involvement, tools

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.

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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

Youth Development and Prevention

Stephen F. Hamilton

2006

In this article, Stephen F. Hamilton discusses the differences and relationships between the youth development and prevention approaches.

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positive youth development, community youth 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