Promoting Positive Youth Development: An Investment in Youth & Communities

Why Positive Youth Development?

Today, States, communities, organizations, and families are asking: "How can we better support young people, especially those growing up in difficult life situations?"

The fact is that even youth in the most challenging circumstances can succeed if they have the support of caring adults and access to the following:

• Chances to get involved in the community that provide them with new skills and a connection with others
• Prevention services that help them to make positive decisions and avoid risky behaviors, and

• Appropriate interventions when their behaviors put them or others at risk

Today, there is a resurgence of interest in a strategy designed to provide youth with opportunities, services, and support as they transition to adulthood: the Positive Youth Development approach.

What Is Positive Youth Development? >>