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The Prevention Researcher

Behavioral research for professionals working with adolescents and at-risk youth.

A journal from Integrated Research Services, Inc.

Youth Engaged for Action

By Margaret Post, M.P.P., and Priscilla Little, M.A.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 12, Number 5, 2005, Pages 7-9, Item# A125-POST


Abstract:
This article examines how out-of-school time programs can promote youth involvement in civic action by focusing on four interrelated programmatic strategies: establishing organizational readiness that fosters engagement; promoting youth-adult partnerships; engaging youth as leaders and decision makers; and involving youth in research and evaluation.

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