What is youth development

The Principles of Youth Development The principles outline what the youth development approach is all about. The principles are: 1. Youth development is about young people being connected Healthy development depends on young people having positive connections with others in society.

Youth development is based on a consistent strengths-based approach There are risk factors that can affect the healthy development of young people and there are also factors that are protective. Youth development happens through quality relationships It is important that everyone is supported and equipped to have successful, quality relationships with young people. Youth development is triggered when young people fully participate Young people need to be given opportunities to have greater control over what happens to them, through seeking their advice, participation and engagement.

Youth development needs good information Effective research, evaluation, information gathering and sharing is crucial. A Youth Blog supported by. The silencing effect of the pandemic. Commonwealth to launch first Youth Development Index. Editor's Pick. Growing absolutely fantastic youth: A guide to best practices in healthy youth development.

Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. Organizational and programmatic components of effective youth programs. Wehmeyer, M. Teaching self-determination to students with disabilities: Basic skills for successful transition.

Reports and Recommendations for Core Components. Youth Engaged 4 Change. Programs 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

Administration for Native Americans. Children, Youth, and Families at Risk. Family and Youth Services Bureau. Federal Youth Court Program. National 4-H Headquarters. National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Neighborhood Networks. Passport in Time. Preserve America Stewards. Make a Friend-Be a Peer Mentor. The Guide to Community Preventive Services. The Revolution of Responsibility. Resources E3!

Youth Engagement Community of Practice. Technical Assistance Cooperative Extension System. Underage Drinking Training Center. You For Youth.