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Peer reviewedRoth, Jodie; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Murray, Lawrence; Foster, William – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 1998
Defines youth development programs and reviews the program evaluation literature. Discusses (1) positive-behavior focused competency/asset enhancing programs, (2) problem-behavior focused competency/asset enhancing programs, and (3) resistance skills-based prevention programs. Includes an appendix of detailed summaries of 15 program evaluations.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Programs, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedMarx, Jerry D. – Social Work, 1988
Describes an "integrative outreach" program designed to meet the developmental needs of adolescents in the Maine state child welfare system. Claims the program activities mirror and promote the adolescent transition from acting-out behavior to emotional verbalization and therefore may provide an intermediate step between traditional…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adventure Education, Counseling Services
Peer reviewedAllan, John; Dyck, Pat – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1984
Describes a developmental guidance curriculum on transition for grades six, seven, and eight. Provides the background, methodology, and some of the children's responses to the material, which consists of units on awareness, understanding, and challenge. Includes a list of children's stories on transitions. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Cultural Traits, Developmental Programs, Developmental Tasks
