Incorporating Youth Development Principles into Adolescent Health Programs: A Guide for State-Level Practitioners and Policy Makers

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Article Publication Date: 
8/10/2006
Summary: 
Practitioners and policy makers who focus on youth must be knowledgeable about youth development concepts, but it is critically important they know how to apply those concepts in the context of specific functions and program responsibilities. The emphasis of this paper is on incorporating youth development into state adolescent health programs however, the information is relevant to other state-funded programs that address various adolescent issues.
Article Author: 
Judd, Becky
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Types/Tools: 
Populations: 
Children and Families
Sources: 
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Programs/Initiatives: 
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Youth Development; Health Plan;

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Becky Judd
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health
3601 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99524
Phone: 
907-269-3425

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51004