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Congratulations to

Briyana Henry

Falk

Social Work

Honors Thesis Faculty Advisor: Ryan Heath

Thesis Title:

Impact of a Community Afterschool Program in Brooklyn Targeting the Urban Adolescent Population

This study investigated the social environments of adolescents from an underprivileged neighborhood who have been involved in an afterschool program in Brooklyn, NY, and the experience of students in the Good Shepherd Services-Groundwork for Success (GWS) program, which is a four year college and career readiness program that targets high school students. This program has an impact on students at a crucial stage in their development. The adolescence stage of life is exciting and alive with possibilities. This stage is where young people begin to lay the foundation for a successful and productive life by going to school and obtaining work opportunities. However, for many young people in the New York City area, opportunities are very different. The success of programs like Groundwork are crucial in ensuring that students have the support they need to deal with this developmental phase.

Links to Project Materials:

https://files.emailmeform.com/742180/30iyuAM2/Honors%20Thesis%20%28Final%29%20.pdf

Additional support provided by: Honors Funding

 

College of Arts & Sciences 2020, Social Science Projects 2020, 2020