@article{silliman_edwards_johnson_2020, title={Long-term effects of youth work internship: The Project Youth Extension Service approach}, volume={119}, ISBN={1873-7765}, DOI={10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105436}, journal={CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Edwards, Harriett C. and Johnson, James C.}, year={2020}, month={Dec} } @article{silliman_edwards_johnson_2020, title={Preparing Capable Youth Workers: The Project Youth Extension Service Approach}, volume={15}, ISBN={2325-4017}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2020.824}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Edwards, Harriett C. and Johnson, James C.}, year={2020}, pages={122–149} } @misc{arnold_silliman_2017, title={From theory to practice: A critical review of positive youth development program frameworks}, volume={12}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2017.17}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Youth Development}, author={Arnold, M. E. and Silliman, B.}, year={2017}, pages={1–20} } @book{silliman_2014, title={E-Basics online training in program evaluation for youth professionals}, institution={National 4-H Council via Noyce Foundation.}, author={Silliman, B.}, year={2014} } @article{silliman_schumm_2013, title={Youth Program Quality Survey: Youth Assessment of Program Quality}, volume={49}, ISSN={0149-4929 1540-9635}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2013.803010}, DOI={10.1080/01494929.2013.803010}, number={7}, journal={Marriage & Family Review}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Silliman, Benjamin and Schumm, Walter R.}, year={2013}, month={Oct}, pages={647–670} } @article{silliman_guin_2012, title={Tracking Evaluation Capacity with Youth Professionals}, volume={7}, ISSN={2325-4017 2325-4009}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.150}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2012.150}, abstractNote={A pilot program mentoring youth professionals through “learning-by-doing” projects yielded consistent increases in evaluation knowledge and skills over three years. Self-assessed skill improvements were greatest for preparatory processes (planning, focusing, design, selecting methods) and reporting competencies that are more often emphasized in organizational evaluation requirements. Smaller increases in data collection and analysis skills were also perceived by participating youth professionals. Focus groups with each of six evaluation “learning circle” groups revealed benefits of participation in the evaluation “learning circle,” as well as needs for evaluation training and tools, and challenges faced within the organizational culture.}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Youth Development}, publisher={University Library System, University of Pittsburgh}, author={Silliman, Ben and Guin, Autumn}, year={2012}, month={Mar}, pages={24–34} } @article{silliman_shutt_2010, title={Weaving Evaluation into the Fabric of Youth Development}, volume={5}, ISSN={2325-4017 2325-4009}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2010.207}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2010.207}, abstractNote={An Empowerment Evaluation process served to engage staff and campers and foster integration of authentic assessment methods into youth camp programming over a three-year period. Key elements to the process included program planning, staff training, timing and balance of action and reflection activities, data collection and management. Camp staff involved for 2-3 years reported improved focus and staff who served in the third year achieved mastery in communication, leadership, teaching, and management skills. A purposive sample of three different camp venues evaluated in Year 3 indicated that campers improved significantly in outdoor and life skills. Over 70% felt safe, supported, and enabled to build skills. Implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Youth Development}, publisher={University Library System, University of Pittsburgh}, author={Silliman, Ben and Shutt, Gene}, year={2010}, month={Sep}, pages={28–42} } @article{silliman_2009, title={Youth Views of Experiences and Benefits of Public Speaking}, volume={4}, ISSN={2325-4017 2325-4009}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2009.266}, DOI={10.5195/jyd.2009.266}, abstractNote={Ninety-eight youth participants, ages 9-17, involved in a public speaking event reported that preparation and presentation of a 5-12 minute demonstration or illustrated talk improved confidence, knowledge of a selected topic and skills in communicating, goal setting, organizing, working with others, and doing research. Positive benefits were reported from first-year as well as multi-year participants. Most youth surveyed indicated that they participated by choice and received adequate assistance in preparation for speaking. Similar results were found for a smaller group (N = 20) involved in a non-competitive performing arts event. A randomly-selected group (N = 37) interviewed about the extended effects of public speaking revealed that the experience helped them in school presentations, community leadership, and more in-depth involvement in specific topic areas. Implications of results for youth programming and engaging wider audiences of youth are discussed.}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Youth Development}, publisher={University Library System, University of Pittsburgh}, author={Silliman, Ben}, year={2009}, month={Jun}, pages={85–94} } @misc{lawler_aukema_grant_halpern_kareiva_nelson_ohleth_olden_schlaepfer_silliman_et al._2006, title={Conservation science: a 20-year report card}, volume={4}, DOI={10.1890/1540-9295(2006)4[473:csayrc]2.0.co;2}, number={9}, journal={Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment}, author={Lawler, J. J. and Aukema, J. E. and Grant, J. B. and Halpern, B. S. and Kareiva, P. and Nelson, C. R. and Ohleth, K. and Olden, J. D. and Schlaepfer, M. A. and Silliman, B. R. and et al.}, year={2006}, pages={473–480} } @article{silliman_schumm_2004, title={Adolescents' perceptions of marriage and premarital couples education}, volume={53}, DOI={10.1111/j.0197-6664.2004.00060.x}, number={5}, journal={Family Relations}, author={Silliman, B. and Schumm, W. R.}, year={2004}, pages={513–520} } @article{silliman_2004, title={Key issues in the practice of youth development}, volume={53}, DOI={10.1111/j.1741-3729.2004.00003.x}, number={1}, journal={Family Relations}, author={Silliman, B.}, year={2004}, pages={16-} } @article{silliman_2003, title={Building healthy marriages through early and extended outreach with youth}, volume={31}, DOI={10.1177/009164710303100311}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Psychology & Theology}, author={Silliman, B.}, year={2003}, pages={270–281} } @article{silliman_schumm_2002, title={Evaluating the AWARE Inventory as a measure of relationship factors among a sample of high school students}, volume={91}, DOI={10.2466/PR0.91.6.480-484}, number={2}, journal={Psychological Reports}, author={Silliman, B. and Schumm, W. R.}, year={2002}, pages={480–484} } @article{evans_marte_betts_silliman_2001, title={Adolescent suicide risk and peer-related violent behaviors and victimization}, volume={16}, DOI={10.1177/088626001016012006}, number={12}, journal={Journal of Interpersonal Violence}, author={Evans, W. P. and Marte, R. M. and Betts, S. and Silliman, B.}, year={2001}, pages={1330–1348} }