Youth Development
Boston Youth Survey
The 2004 Boston Youth Survey by the Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center and the City of Boston aggregates information from Boston Public High School students (grades 9 - 12) on a variety of topics, including: out-of-school activities, school and educational aspirations, health and physical activities, mental health, relationships with others, and use of technology. August 2005.
Helping Youth Succeed Through Out-of-School Time Programs
This report by the American Youth Policy Forum discusses essential components for “helping youth succeed through out-of-school time programs.” Benefits, challenges and other organizational issues are presented in the form of a literature review. Finally, various approaches to successful OST programs are outlined along with recommendations for policy makers. January 2006.
The Realm of Afterschool...A World of Diversity
This issue brief, prepared by Priscilla Little for the Massachusetts Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time, provides a description of after school and how students benefit from participating. The author highlights research on benefits in the areas of academics, social/emotional needs, prevention, health and wellness, and community engagement. Fall 2007.
