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Provides a summary of the research on academic engagement and links the research to the practice of service-learning. Published by Colleagues magazine and publicly available.
Based on interviews with yout and adults from 15 organizations, the 61-page research report reflects the first significant research on the impacts young people have on adults and organizations when they are involved in significant decision-making roles.
This issue paper highlights the unique health issues faced by this age group, as well as the vastly different socioeconomic, cultural and demographic factors influencing their health status, access to care and utilization of services. The paper advocates for tailored solutions to prevent a crisis in the health status and ...
In 2010, New England Network for Child, Youth & Family Services (NEN) administered an online survey to young people ages of 14 and 21. This report summarizes the findings about the people, places and activities that young people found helpful or encouraging in their communities; the people, places or activities ...
This Introductory Packet provides readings and related activities on support for transitions to address barriers to student learning covering both research and best practices. It explores why transitions are dangerous opportunities that can disrupt or promote development. Key transitions and related intervention strategies are presented for starting school; daily transitions ...
A Center-developed Clearinghouse with a variety of resources on adolescent transitioning.
This report summarizes changes between 2003 and 2007 in relationships among organizations that offer services to individuals in transition to adulthood, ages 14-25, who have serious mental health conditions in Clark County, Washington.
This report highlights effective strategies and promising approaches aimed at improving outcomes for youth as they age out of the foster care system. The report, published by the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices, touches briefly on comparative outcomes for foster youth and youth in the general population, possible ...
Global Youth Justice resources support local communities to reduce juvenile crime through programs utilizing positive peer pressure which can be harnessed and redirected to become a positive force and lead other youth to adhere to the rule of law and become more productive citizens. These "youth court" and "teen ...
This is a Center-developed Clearinghouse of resources, research, and articles about transitioning into college.
