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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 10
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Vulnerable Youth and Transitions to Adulthood
Xie, Rongbing; Sen, Bisakha; Foster, E. Michael
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n143 p29-38 Fall 2014
This chapter focuses on vulnerable youth, the challenges they face during their transitions to adulthood, and the adverse effects of limited support systems on those transitions. The authors offer recommendations on how adult educators can help facilitate smooth transitions into adulthood for vulnerable youth.
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, At Risk Students, Youth Opportunities, Barriers, Adult Educators, Teacher Role, Change Strategies, Adolescent Development, Resources
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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