Youth-Nex
What We Do
Youth-Nex is a trans-disciplinary center with a translational approach to scholarship and innovation that is central to its work.
Our Focus
We focus on three core domains: a) Out-of-School Time; b) Educational Systems: Middle School; and c) Community Engagement: Civic and Political.
Our Aim
We aim to expand and apply the science of Positive Youth Development to enhance the strengths of youth and to prevent developmental risk such as violence; physical and mental health issues; substance abuse and school failure
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PO Box 400281
405 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA 22904