Project Venture - An Exploration of its Principles of Sustainability
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2024
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Amell, Christopher
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The Project Venture Organization has been supporting the expansion of Project Venture (PV) to encourage healthy choices among Native American youth since the early 2000s. However, the replication of PV often faces many challenges for long-term sustainability. This research project investigated practitioners' experiences in implementing PV and identified strategies for enhancing capacity to maintain PV programming and its benefits past initial funding. The study utilized a mixed-method approach, incorporating a literature review, quantitative data collection, and qualitative interviews. The findings from the study indicate that practitioners recognize the importance of mentorship, early sustainability efforts, and increased engagement with the Project Venture Organization to learn wise practices for program sustainability. The research provides insights into PV sustainability efforts and offers recommendations to inform the development of Project Venture literature, training, and mentorship.
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sustainability, implementation, youth programming, replication, Indigenous, strength based