Want to see a list of articles and links researching/considering what is happening
to youth around the world and why youth should be involved in decision-making/democracy?
Please add links.
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My private set of links
http://www.youthmovements.org/articles
2. Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, "Rejecting the Isolation of Youth--Adults and Organizations Dramatically Benefit"(Preview of article from the Nonprofit Quarterly, Winter 2001). Historically adults and programs excluded young people in program development and decision-making. In the 1990's, people recognized and data indicated that this practice had negative consequences and leaders of all ages began to transform their daily activities and programs. The results have been enormously positive and have powerful implications for many organizations and the sector as a whole. Click here:
http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/youth/rejectingisolation.php
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http://www.freechild.org/youth_involvement_main_page.htm
Welcome to The Freechild Project's SIYI. Around the world, there is a powerful movement that gains more momentum every year, and it is called youth involvement. Youth involvement seeks to include the voice of youth throughout society, in communities, governments, and organizations. Through the SIYI I am studying the implications, impacts, and outcomes of youth involvement. Here are some of the resources I have identified in that study. For more information on the SIYI contact info@freechild.org.
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http://www.atTheTable.org
Visit At The Table for massive information about youth involvement throughout the U.S., and ideas on how to get youth involved in your area.
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Nonprofit Quarterly Editors, "Hampton, Virginia: A City-wide Enabling Environment," (Preview of an article from the Nonprofit Quarterly, Winter 2001). This article highlights not only how one community came to understand the convergence between community health and youth development but also provides some practical suggestions for creating an environment for enabling youth and young adult participation. Click here:
http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/youth/citywide.php
