Theoretical Framing of Positive Youth Development: Relational Developmental Systems Theory and Life Course Theory The concept of positive youth development (PYD) originates from developmental scientists’ interests in the innate, albeit, relative plasticity of human development and the importance of the continuous relationship between the individual and their context (Lerner, 2005; Lerner, 2009; Lerner 2014; Geldof, 2014). This comparatively new theory takes a positive perspective by shifting the
YWCA’s Youth Mentorship Program (YMP) is designed to promote positive youth development and leadership while combating issues leading to increased drop‐out rates, teen pregnancy rates, and juvenile detention rates facing the enrolled youth in the program. YMP’s strength lies in its unique family‐oriented atmosphere. Mentors act as role‐models and tutors while interacting with the families of each participant in order to provide the best possible service to each youth. For many of the youth that we
Positive Youth Development was created to give the youth an opportunity to thrive and to make an easier transition from adolescence into adulthood. They are taught through programs and organization skills and are given the knowledge to become beneficial and healthy individuals for the future. PYD considers each youngsters unique characteristic and strengths to help them grow into more effective people. These programs are set to achieve these goals in assisting the youth become more improved adults
out-of-school-time (OST) activity among youths today. However, many of these youth are also participating in one or more OST activity in addition to a sports activity. Psychological studies on the value that youth sports offer to the positive youth development (PYD) of children have resulted in a vast array of conclusions which often contradict each other. Researchers often focus on the OST activities in general and less specifically on sports activity among high school youths. The researchers of this article
than 100 year-old youth development program. This comprehensive approach to youth development offers young people important developmental opportunities to foster a successful transition to young adulthood. The 4-H Program was created in the late 1890's and early 1900's in response to the need for better agriculture education. The 4-H Program started as an innovative outreach program for the land-grant universities' Cooperative Extension Service. The
who are sentenced to diversion programs as a form of sentencing. These programs are sometimes run by the local police department, court, or an outside agency. These programs were created for status offenders to avoid criminal records and charges. Youth diversion programs are intended to offer as an alternative to the conventional juvenile justice system proceedings. Adolescents enlisted in diversion programs meets with probation officers who must periodically send progress reports to the court. Those
agencies are no exception. Volunteers “play a vital role in providing a healthy, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate youth…experience for children” (Wiersma & Sherman, 2005, p. 337). It is critical for managers to know how to recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, retain, and reward the people who sacrifice their time and efforts for the betterment of the community through youth programming. “Many [organizations] do not utilize volunteers as well as they could, and are reluctant to invest time and
be good for the mind, body, and spirit. Furthermore, team sports are good for learning accountability, dedication, and leadership; among many other positive traits (University of Missouri Health Care, n.d.). Participating in sport may also foster the development of sharing and helping others. Perhaps the role of an athlete plays a part in the development of prosocial behavior throughout the adolescent years. Prosocial behavior refers to "voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another
studies conducted suggest mentoring has taken the lead as the most sought after form of intervention for high risk youth (Miller, Barnes, Miller, McKinnon, 2013; Allison, K. W., Edmonds, T., Wilson, K., Pope, M., & Farrell, A. D., 2011; Spencer, R., Collins, M. E., Ward, R., & Smashnaya, S. 2010; Williams, 2011). Such programs are devoted to reducing risk (Allison et al., 2011) of youth violence, reentry, and delinquency ( Williams, 2011).Though mentoring methods have been the focus of recent research
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Mission and vision The mission of Girls Inc, as stated on their website is, “to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold” (girlsinc.org, 2014). This mission statement can be seen on nearly every publication and public image, it has remained central to the organization, and it continues to be a driving force in the future of the organization. The vision of Girls Inc is “empowered girls and an equitable society,” (girlsinc.org). Girls Inc. has also developed a Girls Bill
course of the summer was a youth development program offered in Dawsonville, GA. called Next Generation. and their mission is to provide an opportunity for positive youth development as well as access to resources and opportunities many children otherwise don’t have access to. They aim to use this program to provide mentoring for the youth, tutoring for afterschool assignments, and offer many opportunities as a prevention program to the advancement of vulnerable youth. Next Generation is open year-round
fingers, sprained ankles, stitches and so much more; these are some of the many effects of playing youth sports. “Two million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations occur each year for high school athletes.” (Lisa Weisenberger, Stop Sports Injuries) Those numbers aren’t just hundreds and thousands but millions of children and teens getting hurt just from playing a sport. Youth sports programs may be fun and enjoyable but can have many negative consequences. It may be the child
be this desired outcome: youth led by knowledgeable caring adults learn and grow positively so that ultimately youth become caring and skilled members involved in their communities. Now in my fourth year, I have begun to reap some of the benefits from my previous three years of successful efforts. The summer camping season peaks with five summer day camp opportunities, up from three in 2010. Day camps offered an affordable but quality learning environment for younger youth. Each year Kanawha County
features necessary to a successful positive youth development program is the opportunity to create and maintain supportive relationships. Over time, developmental theorists created a list of core assets that are critical to successful development among adolescents. Among these assets are the need for social security and attachment, trust, and positive relationships with adults (Eccles, J., Appleton, J.A. 2002). In Community Programs to Promote Youth Development, the authors divided those key assets
school has consequences for their development. This knowledge indicates that organized activities, extracurricular activities, after-school programs, and youth organizations have increased distinctly. The intensity of research on controlled activities has revealed positive consequences of participation for academic, educational, social, civic, and physical development. This information, along with the safety and supervision provided by structured activities for youth with working parents, has stimulated
The resilience pillar is a fundamental component of the Child and Youth Care field. Resilience reflects a set of integrated principles designed to support Child and Youth Workers (CYWs) in their participation with children and youth. For decades, health professionals and researchers have always wondered how some children and adolescents are able to positively adapt and recover from significant threats and adverse conditions. Resilience is a multidimensional construct reviewed from a range of disciplinary
Alcohol consumption can have a dramatic impact on youth's social, mental and physical health. Each drink a youth has, impacts on their physical health. Alcohol has an affect on nearly all parts of the body. Youth's organs are vitally affected from alcohol, if a regular high level drinker, your body may result in fatty liver which can affect your liver function. If heavy amounts of alcohol are consumed, the liver may become inflamed, this is one of the leading causes of alcoholic hepatitis or permanent
The Importance of Youth Centers Introduction Every child comes from a different background. It is crucial to understand that not every student has the same opportunities as their peers. Consequently, it is very important for a community to come together to be involved with the school system. Youth centers play a critical role in the lives of many students. Today, many people seek out youth centers to help the development of their children. There are many studies that show positive outcomes of being
continue by enrolling them in an organized youth sport program? Young people will gain many positive experiences by participating in organized physical activities, but none as important and influential as the social skills, physical skills, and mental skills developed and nurtured during their time in youth sport. As a result, the young participants can continue to build upon and cultivate these skills which will ultimately be transferred into their development as successful adults. Along with the social
is the process of developing basic social and emotional competence in children and youth, and also of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to recognizing and managing emotions. In addition, as these learnings teach youths how to cope with the social surroundings, establish and maintain relationships with others, and exercise effective decision-making, social and emotional learning are crucial in youth period as they play important role in youth’s successful transition to adulthood.