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Description of Resource:
Youth development focused behavioral interventions coordinated with community service is recommended on the basis of sufficient evidence that these combined approaches are effective in reducing sexual risk behaviors in participating adolescents. Youth development behavioral interventions emphasize social, emotional, or cognitive competence training that promotes pro-social norms; improved decision making; self-determination; improved communication skills; and positive bonding experiences between youth and their peers or non-parental role models. Community service may involve scheduled activities in one or more community settings.
Developed By:
Community Preventive Services Task Force
Developer Type:
Federal Government
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):
Educational and Community-Based Programs
Healthy People 2020 Objectives:
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Citation:
Guide To Community Preventive Services [Internet]. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office, Community Guide Branch; [updated 2013 Mar 14]. Youth Development Behavioral Interventions Coordinated with Community Service to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescents; [updated 2011 Dec 22; cited 2013 Feb 11]. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/hiv/youthdev-community.html
Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/youth-development-behavioral-interventions-coordinated Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP) Captured Date: 2014-10-08 20:32:29.0
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