YOUTH-NEX is the Center to Promote Effective Youth Development — a  new trans-disciplinary center devoted to promoting healthy youth development through focused research, training and service. The cross-University center’s work encompasses a wide range of areas including health management, civic engagement, education, and social responsibility. Housed within the Curry School of Education, the center focuses on the assets of young people, their schools, communities, and relationships. Youth-Nex also aims to prevent youth problems such as violence; physical and mental health issues; substance abuse and school failure.

PROGRAMS

Youth-Nex programs of research focus on critical areas of youth development. These programs are multi-investigator, cross-disciplinary systematic research efforts. Each program is led by a U.Va. faculty member possessing substantial experience and expertise. It is our goal to generate new understanding about the most useful practices and appropriate policies in youth development.

Supportive Relationships | Program Director: Joseph P. Allen

Healthy Lifestyles  | Program Director: Arthur L. Weltman

Avoiding Risk | Program Directors: Dewey G. Cornell, Daniel J. Cox

Engaged Citizenship | Program Director: TBD

Methods | Nancy L. Deutsch

Program Evaluation and Community Consultation | Maryfrances R. Porter