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
One Boys & Girls Clubs’ Response to Community Poverty
This new blog post includes lessons learned from a case study about Industry Clubs and how this Boys & Girls Club used it as a response to community poverty.
Youth-Nex Faculty Accepting Ph.D Students
Come study and work with our professors who are accepting new Ph.D students this admission season.
New Resource for Educators to Support Adolescent Development
Teachers and school staff in all positions play a key role for thriving youth, and this one-pager provides tips using the Portrait of a Thriving Youth framework (PDF).
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Learn more about the active research studies at Youth-Nex that you could participate in!
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What Does a Thriving Teen Look Like? UVA Researchers Paint a Portrait
Designed as a guiding light for those supporting adolescents, Portrait of a Thriving Youth is a dynamic picture of what youth need to flourish.
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PO Box 400281
405 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA 22904