Joy G. Dryfoos’s scientific contributions

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Adolescents at Risk: A Summary of Work in the Field— Programs and Policies
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November 2021

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Joy G. Dryfoos

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... In lieu, many small-scale grassroots organizations targeting underserved youth arise from the ground up in communities branded by a low socioeconomic standing and a lack of access to services and facilities. In these communities many youth are considered at-risk in that 75 their current conditions and life circumstances give them a low probability of growing into responsible adulthood (Dryfoos, 1992) and instead grow up adopting more negative behaviors (Catalano et al., 2002). Thus, grassroots organizations can fill in an important gap toward the provision of PYD programs in underserved communities. ...

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Positive youth development programs in not-for-profit recreation: Dilemmas and recommendations
Adolescents at Risk: A Summary of Work in the Field— Programs and Policies
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  • November 2021