The Resilient Community: Implications for Out of School Programming |
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Authors: | Cassandra McKay |
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Affiliation: | (1) Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1040 W. Harrison St. (m/c 309), Chicago, IL 60607, USA |
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Abstract: | Out-of-school programs are often adult dominated, with minor involvement of youth in programming. Youth are seen as future citizens, not citizens of the present and expectations are set low for youth’s ability to lead. The combination of low expectations and lack of opportunities for youth to meaningfully participate fails to promote youth development and social responsibility. In contrast, out-of-school programs which act as resilient communities support youth autonomy, social competence, and problem solving skills. This article presents a case study of a resilient community. The findings from this cross sectional exploratory study suggest that this resilient community promotes positive youth development outcomes. |
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