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INTRODUCTION:
Youth voice, youth involvement, youth participation, youth-centered programs,
community youth development, meaningful youth engagement, youth civic engagement,
child-friendly communities... Each of these titles are meant to summarize initiatives that
are active, empowering, and democratic experiences
for young people as they create change in their own lives, as
well as the lives of others in the organizations, institutions,
and communities they belong to.
Point to Ponder:
"Rather than
standing or speaking for children, we need to stand with
children speaking for themselves. We don't need a political
movement for children... [we need to] build environments and
policies for our collective future." - Sandra Meucci
 = free publication
Publications
15 Points: Successfully Involving Youth on Boards - By Youth
on Board. This is an essential guide to youth involvement in
decision-making for organizations and individuals. Focuses on
YOB's popular process for youth participation, giving needed
tips and success stories throughout. Includes a rationale, steps
to follow, and assessments for your organization.
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Now: Changing the Future with Youth Advisory Boards - By the
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's Youth Advisory Board.
This publication describes why the Foundation started a youth
board and what they've learned in the process. It offers helpful
hints about how to organize a youth board and get youth
effectively involved in their communities.
The
Power of an Untapped Resource: Exploring Youth Representation on
Your Board or Committee - By Youth
Adult Partnerships Project.
How To Start Your Own Youth
Advisory Council - New York State Youth Council, 52 Washington
St., Rensselaer, NY 12144
Moving Young People From Participants To Decision Makers -
By Youth Outreach,
Points Of Light Foundation.
Your Guide to Youth Board
Involvement and the Law - By Youth on Board.
Youth In Governance And Youth As
Trustees - By Community Partnerships For Youth. For more
information call (219) 436-4402
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