Vulnerable Youth : Background and Policies.

Format:

Book

Government document

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child welfare.

Administrative agencies.

Juvenile delinquency.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (78 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2007.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides an overview of the at-risk youth population and the increasing complexity of transitioning to adulthood for adolescents. Discusses concept of "disconnectedness," as well as protective factors youth can develop during childhood and adolescence to mitigate poor outcomes. Describes evolution of Federal youth policy, current Federal programs targeted at vulnerable youth, challenges of coordinating programs for youth among Federal agencies, and Federal legislation and initiatives to promote positive youth development.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Vulnerable Youth

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.