Vulnerable Youth: Background and Policies
Description:
This report first provides an overview of the youth population and the increasing complexity of transitioning to adulthood for all adolescents. It also provides a separate discussion of the concept of "disconnectedness," as well as the protective factors youth can develop during childhood and adolescence that can mitigate poor outcomes. Further, the report describes the evolution of federal youth policy and provides a brief overview of current federal programs targeted at vulnerable youth. The …
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Date:
August 29, 2012
Creator:
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department