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principles of youth development  

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  • The term youth development describes the age-appropriate process of youth transitioning into adulthood, while also encompassing the way by which young people navigate this transition. The theory of youth development, otherwise known as positive youth development, provides the lens through which we view, approach, engage, and partner with young people to enhance their development most effectively. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Principles of Youth Development]

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