Citizenship skills, including participation in civic life and community service. A respect for diversity. As you can see, youth development is an important part of the field of prevention but it also can reach beyond the defined bounds of prevention. Meeting needs and building competencies can be done as part of primary or secondary prevention efforts. But youth development also can be effective in strengthening youngsters already undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug abuse.
Youth development is inclusive.
It is never too late to build resiliency.