On Their Turf: Creative Approaches to Supporting Teens & Young Families
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Final Program from Healthy Teen Network's 2007 Conference-
On Their Turf: Creative Approaches to Supporting Teens & Young Families.
The 21st Century poses unique challenges for adolescents and those who serve them. In order to foster positive youth development and nurture young families we must focus on consistently taking a youth-centered approach to connect with teens and their families. One of the hardest challenges we face is finding ways to reach adolescents on their terms – using methods that engage and involve youth and are geared toward the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
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In 2007, Healthy Teen Network showcased research, programs and media that engage teens and young families and provide support, education and resources that recognize the complexity of our culture. The conference featured advances in the fields of teen pregnancy, parenting and prevention and offers concrete strategies to increase our ability to serve youth in the 21st Century.