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A Guide to Effective Investments in Positive Youth Development: Implications of Research for Financing and Sustaining Programs and Services for Youth

The Finance Project

This paper reviews some of the most recent research on what makes an effective youth development program, and seeks to guide decision-makers on where to invest limited resources. It highlights various evidence-based programs around the country, stressing the importance of strategically using data on outcomes and results to drive funding decisions. It also stresses the importance of taking a universal approach toward youth development as opposed to dealing with single issues, such as teenage pregnancy or drug abuse. 48 Pages. Free. http://www.financeproject.org/publications/PositiveYouthDev.pdf

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