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1Institut National de Recherche Scientifuque-Urbaisation, Culture et Société, Montreal, Québec.
New Directions for Youth Development
|May 26, 2007
Summary
Youth transitioning from alternative living face significant social reinsertion challenges. An intervention program in Quebec aims to improve independent living and employment readiness for at-risk youth.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Youth exiting alternative living arrangements experience difficulties with social reinsertion.
- Psychosocial and health factors, coupled with inadequate preparation for independent living and employment, exacerbate these challenges.
- Many young adults rely on public services despite possessing qualifications for transition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an intervention program designed to prepare high-risk youth for social reintegration and independent living.
- To outline the contextual organization of youth protection services in Quebec.
- To present preliminary results from a three-year pilot study of the intervention program.
Main Methods:
- The study involved an intervention program targeting at-risk youth.
- A pilot study was conducted over three years.
- Preliminary results were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The intervention program aims to enhance social reintegration and independent living skills.
- Preliminary data suggests the program's potential impact on youth transitioning to adulthood.
- Further analysis is ongoing for the three-year pilot study.
Conclusions:
- The intervention program shows promise in supporting youth social reinsertion.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for vulnerable youth entering adulthood.
- Continued support and program refinement are necessary for successful outcomes.
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