There is a wealth of resources about the kinds of environments children and youth need if they are to flourish. Following are links to some of these resources. The organizations are all global in scope. The list is far from complete and seen as only a starting point. It will be expanded to provide links to groups focusing on children’s mental and physical wellbeing, and the environment.
Unschooling School (Good for the quick introduction it provides to the topic.)
The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)
The Alliance for Self Directed Education (ASDE)
International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC)