Implementing and Evaluating a Programme to Promote Resilience amongst Out-of-School Youth in Cape Town

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Youth who leave school prematurely and are out-of-school are at risk. However, despite out of-school youth being vulnerable, there is very little literature regarding this group, most likely due to difficulties accessing youth once they leave school. Furthermore, there are limited evidence-based interventions for these youth. In the current study, the researchers addressed this problem by using intervention mapping to implement and evaluate a relevant community programme to reduce risk and build resilience amongst out-of-school youth in Cape Town.