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Intervention Methodologies Targeting Vulnerable Youth in Frankfort, Kentucky: Measuring Developmental Assets

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  • Herman Walston
  • Angela Meshack
  • Ronald J. Peters

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Results from the Kentucky State University Youth Empowerment Project (KSU-YEP) are presented. The results of this study indicate that increases in the factors that support positive health outcomes can be achieved if interventions are developed and implemented with community involvement and inclusion of the target population’s values and norms.

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  • Herman Walston & Angela Meshack & Ronald J. Peters, 2017. "Intervention Methodologies Targeting Vulnerable Youth in Frankfort, Kentucky: Measuring Developmental Assets," International Journal of Social Science Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 5(8), pages 9-15, August.
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    youth; intervention; developmental assets; participatory research;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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