Building an Effective Citizenry: Lessons Learned (PDF)
By Sarah S. Pearson and Heather M. Voke

This document provides ideas that were presented and discussed during a series of forums and field trips that the American Youth Policy Forum conducted in 2002-2003. The forums focused on issues related to the development of effective citizenry and youth engagement. The document concludes with recommendations for practices and policies to promote the development of effective and engaged young citizens.

Community Change for Youth Development: Ten Lessons From the CCYD Initiative
By Bernardine H. Watson

This report summarizes the basic lessons that emerged from this Community Change for Youth Development (CCYD) initiative. The lessons address such topics as the usefulness of a "core concepts" approach, the dos and don'ts of involving neighborhood residents in change initiatives, the role of research, the role of youth, and the capacity of neighborhood-wide approaches to attract high-risk youth.

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