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Tag was last used: Mar 19, 2008
 
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Posted By:  freechild
Posted On:  Mar 19, 2008

  Notes on Youth Forums
Here's my answer to an email I received today. In our town this spring there will be three public issues forums/town hall meetings and we want to include youth voice. Two forums are on youth and alcohol and the third is on public education. In your experience, does it make sense to include...... [view]
Posted By:  freechild
Posted On:  Mar 5, 2008

  Enough Rope To...
What does it mean when youth voice programs send young people into situations where we know there are hostile adults or complex problems that need preparations that young people don't have? Recently a close friend told me about a situation where her brother had the opportunity to speak in front...... [view]
Posted By:  freechild
Posted On:  Feb 18, 2008

  Why I Love the CRC
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most popularly accepted legal instrument affecting youth voice and involvement in the world today. Two countries haven't ratified it: Somalia and the United States. Great company. Of course, the Campaign for US Ratification 's...... [view]
Posted By:  freechild
Posted On:  Feb 14, 2008

  Recruiting Youth
I consistently get questions at workshops about recruiting young people. It can feel so hard to well-meaning adults to bring children and youth on board in the projects, organizations and communities where we so desperately want and need them to be involved. Today I drafted a tip sheet on...... [view]
Posted By:  freechild
Posted On:  Jan 28, 2008

  Expanding Youth Participation
A group in the United Kingdom just put out a useful PDF documenting a "pathway to participation." YoMo is a "community interest company" that is committed to youth participation. Their work across the UK looks great, and I am enjoying reading their website and blog , and looking forward...... [view]
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