100274: Putting Real Youth Participation Into Practice- Involving Youth In The Community

About the Course:

This article explores the idea that young people and communities benefit when youth are active partners in projects that aim to build stronger, healthier communities.

Author

Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of HHS

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for community youth workers and other mental health professionals involved in work with youth and community. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define how community participation can help advance psychological wellness in young people.

2. Be familiar with implementation and structuring of youth participation programs.

3. Describe the roles adults can play in helping to foster positive youth development.