Year: 1997 Source: Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, (19th: 1997: Adelaide), p.361-362 SIEC No: 19980158

The role of community development in the development & implementation of the Young People at Risk (YPAR) program in Queensland was examined. The strengths & weaknesses of community development as a working model were described. The workshop featured a discussion of the issues which impact on the development & implementation of community development programs. Opportunities were provided for participants to question, share experiences & discuss the principles of community development.