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Programs and policies that promote positive youth development and prevent risky behaviors: An international perspective
Author(s) -
Naudeau Sophie,
Cunningham Wendy,
Lundberg Mattias K. A.,
McGinnis Linda
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cd.230
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , positive youth development , portfolio , promotion (chess) , face (sociological concept) , context (archaeology) , set (abstract data type) , public relations , adolescent development , psychology , political science , economic growth , business , developmental psychology , economics , sociology , finance , politics , paleontology , social science , artificial intelligence , computer science , law , biology , programming language
This chapter provides an international perspective on the promotion of positive development and the prevention of risky behavior among youth. We discuss some of the specific challenges that youth face in low‐ and middle‐income countries and identify six key evidence‐based policies and programs that aim to promote positive youth development and prevent risky behavior. We also propose a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders on how to develop and implement an effective youth portfolio in the context of limited financial resources.