Vulnerable Youth. Background and Policies

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child welfare.

Juvenile delinquency.

Youth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

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:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Vulnerable Youth

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-DSP-0213

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license