Children, Youth and Families
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Children, Youth and Families
Children, youth, and families are members of many communities which may include neighborhoods, schools, and religious and civic groups. Community Psychologists study the interests of child and adolescents within these communities. Particular attention is paid to development in high risk contexts and especially the impact of urban poverty and community structures on child and family development.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health, Prevention Science, Public PolicyChildhood trauma and adversity are associated with chronic health and behavioral health problems. In a systems-wide approach to trauma, all individuals within the organization play a role in helping treat a child.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, EducationPublished in: The Community PsychologistCollaboration between school-based health centers and community nonprofits through a shared-staffing model provides organizational enhancement, assists in academic attainment, improves health outcomes, and affirms belonging, a crucial developmental attribute for historically marginalized youth.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Marginalized Groups, Prevention ScienceReligion and religious institutions provide a wide range of resources including support to reduce sexual risk behavior.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Marginalized Groups, Poverty and Socioeconomic StatusPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyYouth may define their neighborhood differently than where they reside and may feel greater community engagement and ownership in the neighborhood that hosts their activities. Interventions can more effectively target youth within their perceived community space.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Coalition Building | Tags: PracticeYouth need support and guidance from skilled facilitators and adult facilitators need opportunities to engage in ongoing learning with their peers.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, EducationPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyCommunities across the United States are expanding early childhood education with the goal of promoting children’s development. Read more on how to improve ECE.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families | Tags: PracticePublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyCommunity-led parent education focused on managing parenting stress, clarifying parenting goals, and strengthening nurturing parenting can engage and mobilize a volunteer community workforce.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Education | Tags: ResearchSupporting staff can strengthen program quality and youth development. We recommend staff look for teachable moments that occur naturally during sports and recreation.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Mental Health, Poverty and Socioeconomic StatusCommunity violence impacts all youth, not just youth who are directly exposed to the violence.
Posted in: Children, Youth and Families, Marginalized Groups | Tags: ResearchPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyLGBTQ & GNC youth experience economic hardships and social stress in ways that continue to pose a threat to their health and well-being. Engaging in activist efforts can potentially improve their health in addition to furthering social change.
