- Overview of Resources
- Physical and Psychological Safety Resources
- Supportive Relationships Resources
- Opportunities to Belong Resources
- Positive Social Norms Resources
- Appropriate Structure Resources
- Support for Efficacy and Mattering Resources
- Opportunities for Skill Building Resources
- Integration of Family, School, and Community Efforts Resources
- Printable Resources
The following resources are provided to support programs pursuing continuous quality improvement. The topics reflect the eight Essential Elements as identified by Eccles and Gootman (2002) and are divided into three categories:
- Why is this important? This section includes resources covering theory, rationale or relevant research on the topic
- How can I help my staff in this area? This section includes resources for managers to bolster staff training
- How can my staff help youth in this area? This section includes resources for direct staff to utilize with youth
These resources support Army Youth Program Assessment (AYPA) Improvement Action Proposals and Plan and are evidence-based, provided by credible sources, focused on school-aged children and teens, accessible, and relevant.