Community youth development : programs, policies, and practices

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Title:

Author:

Villarruel, Francisco.

ISBN:

9780761927860

9780761927877

Publication Information:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2003.

Physical Description:

xiv, 445 p. ; 24 cm.

Abstract:

"Designed for upper division undergraduate and graduate students in human development, family studies, and education, Community Youth Development: Programs, Policies, and Practices is also an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates for youth and community development."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Youth -- Services for -- United States.

Social work with youth -- United States.

Added Author:

Villarruel, Francisco.

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Summary

This edited text focuses on positive approaches to youth development that are rapidly supplanting the traditional deficit-oriented, problem-reduction approach. The book addresses the question; what does it take to create a community that will promote the positive opportunities that can optimize the development of all young people? The book draws together the perspectives of top names and programs in positive youth development, thus assuring readers of authoritative, cutting-edge coverage.