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White, David J.; Williver, S. Todd; Andress, Shannon; Stuhr, Tammy – Journal of Extension, 2020
The targeting life skills model created by Dr. Patricia A. Hendricks represents the skills developed by youths participating in 4-H. The model is used to identify desired learning and action outcomes of positive youth development programs. An article related to the origins and validation of the model was never published. This oral history…
Descriptors: Oral History, Youth Programs, Extension Education, Extension Agents
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Arnold, Mary E.; Rennekamp, Roger A. – Journal of Extension, 2020
In this thought leader commentary, we review the potential devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people, including trauma, impacts on mental health, socioemotional distress, and changes in academic learning. Stating that 4-H is uniquely positioned to mitigate these effects through intentional positive youth development efforts, we…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Extension Education, Disease Control, Public Health
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Nash, Arthur; Brown, Stephen C.; Cascio, Julie – Journal of Extension, 2020
During emergency situations, such as natural disasters or the current pandemic, there may not be immediate access to research-based information or information may be nonexistent or conflicting. In such scenarios, Extension personnel may be required to make best guesses based on "what is known so far." Depending on the urgency of the…
Descriptors: Crisis Management, Decision Making, Information Dissemination, Evidence Based Practice