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Resiliency & Youth Development Program
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A holistic vision of teen health is maintained as outreach extends to programs and services statewide.
The Resiliency Youth Development Program:
Recognizes that adolescence is a distinct developmental stage and strategies must be tailored to the different ages, by gender and ethnic backgrounds of youth.
Assumes that effective prevention efforts must include: reducing Risk Factors and increasing Developmental Assets, Resilient Qualities, and Protective Factors associated with adolescent problem behaviors.
Acknowledges that young people who are problem free (e.g. alcohol/drug free) are not automatically fully prepared to take on the responsibilities of adulthood. To that end our efforts must include a focus on positive youth development strategies.
Uses the state Adolescent Health Plan and the Developmental Assets framework as a guide for delivery of all services and programs.
Program responsibilities include:
1) Technical Assistance & Resources
2) Professional and Public Education
3) Advisory and Liaison Responsibilities