Youth Developments Series

John W. Gardner Center's signature series of community-focused publications based on JGC's research findings.

Promoting Achievement Through Mental Health Services
Jan. 2007. Margaret O'Brien-Strain, Vanessa Barrat, Carolyn Cotterman, & Oded Gurantz
Findings that indicate students in Redwood City, CA who receive mental health services show improved English test scores relative to comparable students at schools that do not offer these services. (.pdf opens in new browser window)

A Model for Fostering Youth Leadership: The Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning Program
Jul. 2007. Karen Strobel and Ingrid Nelson
Taking a close look at JGC's YELL project, offering a look at youth leadership development that is informed by six years of research and practice. (.pdf opens in new browser window)

The Redwood City 2020 Collaborative: Building Capacity for Community Youth Development
April 2008. Carla M. Roach and Milbrey McLaughlin
This Youth Developments issue looks at how communities can build capacity for local change through collaboration of community leaders. (.pdf opens in new browser window)