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Lessons learned from ACT for Youth: The first five years

Author
ACT for Youth Center of Excellence
Abstract
This report describes how ACT for Youth unfolded over the first five years, identifying common themes and lessons learned across the eleven community partnerships that made up the first round of the ACT for Youth initiative. Intended to be of value to communities, funders, and researchers interested in implementing similar efforts, this report is offered as a contribution to lessons learned in positive youth development.
Date Issued
2007Publisher
ACT for Youth Center of Excellence
Subject
ACT for Youth; positive youth development; community partnership; community youth development
Type
other
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