Adolescent Health & Youth Development

Goal: A hub for our work supporting the health of youth through school-based programs, out-of-school time initiatives, youth-led strategies, and data and surveillance.

Current Initiatives

School-Based Programs
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Improving health where youth spend most of their time: In schools.

Out-of-School Time Initiatives
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Creating healthy environments and high-quality programs beyond the school day. 

Elevating Youth Voices
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Empowering youth to advocate for their health, the health of their peers, and the health of their communities. 

Youth Data & Surveillance
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Community data to inform decisions and drive change.

The Advisory for Youth Practice, Research, and Evaluation (AYPER)

The Advisory for Youth Practice, Research, and Evaluation (AYPER) meets quarterly to provide strategic direction and support for adolescent health and youth development initiatives at the PRCHN at CWRU. The projects of the Adolescent and Youth Development Hub are guided by AYPER, leveraging community partnerships and best practices to promote health and well-being for youth in our region. 

 

For additional information about the Advisory, please contact Dr. Kristina Knight (knk4@case.edu)