Organizations Involving Youth in Leadership Positions: A Conversation with Wendy Wheeler

By Colette Kimball, M.P.H.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 12, Number 5, 2005, Pages 16-17, Item# A125-WHEELER

 
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Abstract:

Based on her experiences working with various organizations to develop strategies to support young people and strengthen communities, Ms. Wheeler answers our questions on involving youth in leadership positions.

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