This article provides an evidence-based review of the growing field of food justice, which
seeks to understand how inequalities of race, class and gender are reproduced and …

Youth activism programs have been studied for their impact on societal change and their
contribution to youth development; however, less is known about what motivates youth to …

In addition to social action campaigns, some youth organizing groups provide formative
learning experiences which engage youth in relevant sociopolitical issues through critical …

The opening plenary session at the 2017 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work
and Research, which focused on ensuring healthy youth development, highlighted the need …

The term" sanctuary city" gained a new level of national recognition during the 2016 United
States presidential election, and immigration policies and debates have remained a top …

Youth development programs are key tools in promoting community engagement, which is a
core feature of positive youth development. However, further research is needed on program …

Background Efficacious strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption
among youth are needed. This pilot study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of …

Black youth are more likely than white youth to grow up in poor, segregated neighborhoods.
This racial inequality in the neighborhood environments of black youth increases their …

Communal celebrations bring out the best in us, offering a place for people to come together
and take a break from the routines of daily life. They are a vital aspect of city life and are …

This study examined associations among adolescent risk preference and political
engagement using nationally representative Monitoring the Future data from high school …