Abstract
Youth in communities across the world are exposed to adversity and trauma at high levels. In this article, we describe a research-informed, resilience-promoting framework that can be incorporated into a variety of touch points for youth (e.g., school, family, community, extra-curricular activities). The PEEPS Framework is relational in nature and includes the following five interconnected components: (a) positive adult relationships, (b) esteem, (c) empathy, (d) peer relationships, and (e) strengths-based approach. We outline the research that supports each component, describe how we are currently implementing the PEEPS framework in the form of a volunteer training, and offer research-based suggestions for implementation and tools that other professionals can utilize.
Recommended Citation
Leistner, Christine and Hart, Shelley
(2022)
"PEEPS: A Relational Framework for
Incorporating Resilience Into
Community-Based Programming for Youth,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 17:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2022.1102
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol17/iss1/2
