Encouraging Civic Engagement: How Teens Are (or Are Not) Becoming Responsible Citizens

Child Trends recently has released information on the factors that contribute to civic engagement among teens and on the programs and approaches that work to get young people involved in their communities. The findings are based on a review of research studies done in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Findings are presented in two companion products:

• A research brief, Encouraging Civic Engagement: How Teens Are (or Are Not) Becoming Responsible Citizens, at www.childtrends.org/PDF/K6Brief.pdf.
  
  
• A Web-based "What Works" table that summarizes key research and evaluation findings, giving users the option to access short, readable summaries or to delve deeply into the research studies, at www.childtrends.org/youthdevelopment_intro.asp.

The brief summarizes and translates key research and evaluation studies on
preventing teen pregnancy, encouraging better eating and exercise habits,
promoting mental and emotional health, motivating teens in school, promoting
positive social skills and encouraging responsible citizenship.

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