Publications on Positive Youth Development

This list comprises publications focusing on youth development; readers should not presume that this list is exhaustive. Moreover, the points of view or opinions expressed in these publications do not necessarily represent the official position, policies, or views of the Family and Youth Services Bureau, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth.

An Asset Builder’s Guide to Youth Leadership. Authors: J. Griffin-Wiesner, et al. 1999.
Available from Search Institute, Banks Building, 615 First Avenue, N.E., Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413; 800/888-7828; si@search-institute.org; www.search-institute.org.

Developmental Assets: A Synthesis of the Scientific Research on Adolescent Development. Authors: P. Scales, N. Leffert, and R. Lerner. 1999.
Available from Search Institute, Banks Building, 615 First Avenue, N.E., Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413; 800/888-7828; si@search-institute.org; www.search-institute.org.

Developmental Assets and Asset-Building Communities: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice. Authors: R. Lerner and P. Benson. 2002.
Available from Search Institute, Banks Building, 615 First Avenue, N.E., Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413; 800/888-7828; si@search-institute.org; www.search-institute.org.

Extending the Reach of Youth Development Through Civic Activism: Research Results From the Youth Leadership for Development Initiative. Authors: H. Lewis-Charp, H. Yu, S. Soukamneuth, and J. Lacoe. 2003.
Available from the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 502, Takoma Park, MD 20912; 301/270-1700; fax: 301/270-5900; info@theinnovationcenter.org; www.theinnovationcenter.org.

Hardwired To Connect: The New Scientific Case for Authoritative Communities. Author: The Institute for American Values. 2003.
Available from the Institute for American Values, 1841 Broadway, Suite 211, New York, NY 10023; 212/246-3942; info@americanvalues.org; www.americanvalues.org.

Liberty: Thriving and Civic Engagement Among America’s Youth. Author: R. Lerner. 2004.
Available from Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320; 800/818-7243; fax: 800/583-2665; www.sagepub.com.

Pathways to Positive Development Among Diverse Youth: New Directions for Youth Development, No. 95. Editors: R. Lerner, C. Taylor, and A. von Eye. 2002.
Available from John Wiley & Sons, 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256; 877/762-2974; fax: 800/597-3299; consumers@wiley.com; www.wiley.com.

Promoting Positive Citizenship: Priming Youth for Action. Authors: J. Eccles, O. Malanchuk, E. Michelsen, and J. Zaff. 2003.
Available from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742; 301/405-2790; www.civicyouth.org.

Reconnecting Youth and Community: A Youth Development Approach. Author: The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth. 1996.
Available from the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth, P.O. Box 13505, Silver Spring, MD 20911; 301/608-8098; fax: 301/608-8721; ncfy@acf.hhs.gov; http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov.

Supportive Frameworks for Youth Engagement: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, No. 93. Editors: M. Michaelson and J. Nakamura. 2001.
Available from John Wiley & Sons, 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256; 877/762-2974; fax: 800/597-3299; consumers@wiley.com; www.wiley.com.

Trends in Youth Development: Visions, Realities, and Challenges. Editors: P. Benson and K. Pittman. 2001.
Available from Springer, 233 Spring Street , New York, NY 10013; 800/SPRINGER; fax: 212/460-1575; service@springer-ny.com; www.springeronline.com.

Unique Strengths, Shared Strengths: Development Assets Among Youth of Color. Authors: E. Roehlkepartain and A. Sesma. In Search Institute Insights and Evidence, Vol. 1, No. 2 (November 2003).
Available from Search Institute, Banks Building, 615 First Avenue, N.E., Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413; 800/888-7828; si@search-institute.org; www.search-institute.org.

Working Shoulder to Shoulder: Stories and Strategies of Youth-Adult Partnerships That Succeed. Author: Deborah Fisher. 2004.
Available from Search Institute, Banks Building, 615 First Avenue, N.E., Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413; 800/888-7828; si@search-institute.org; www.search-institute.org.

Youth Development and After-School Time: A Tale of Many Cities: New Directions for Youth Development, No. 94. Editors: G. Noam and B. Miller. 2002.
Available from John Wiley & Sons, 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256; 877/762-2974; fax: 800/597-3299; consumers@wiley.com; www.wiley.com.

The Youth Development Handbook: Coming of Age in American Communities. Editors: M. Hamilton and S. Hamilton. 2004.
Available from Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320; 800/818-7243; fax: 800/583-2665; www.sagepub.com.

Youth Development: Issues, Challenges and Directions. Author: Public/Private Ventures. 2000.
Available from Public/Private Ventures, 2000 Market Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215/557-4411; fax: 215/557 4469; publications@ppv.org; www.ppv.org.

Youth Involvement Research and Practice Agenda. Author: The Innovation Center. 2003.
Available from the Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 502, Takoma Park, MD 20912; 301/270-1700; fax: 301/270-5900; info@theinnovationcenter.org; www.theinnovationcenter.org.

Youth Participation: Improving Institutions and Communities: New Directions for Youth Development, No. 96. Editors: B. Kirshner, et al. 2003.
Available from John Wiley & Sons, 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256; 877/762-2974; fax: 800/597-3299; consumers@wiley.com; www.wiley.com.

Youth Rising. Author: M. Weiss. 2003.
Available from Applied Research Center, 381 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611; 510/653-3415; arc@arc.org; www.arc.org.