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Engaged Youth. Stacey Daraio, Deputy Director Community Network for Youth Development stacey@cnyd.org. Engaged Youth: Definition. Participation/Connection Passion/Commitment Voice/Input Collective Action/Shared Leadership. Audience Survey.
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Engaged Youth Stacey Daraio, Deputy Director Community Network for Youth Development stacey@cnyd.org
Engaged Youth: Definition • Participation/Connection • Passion/Commitment • Voice/Input • Collective Action/Shared Leadership
Audience Survey • How important do you think having engaged youth in our programs, schools and communities is? A. Extremely important B. Important C. Somewhat important D. Not at all important
Reflective Question • If we agree about the importance of youth engagement—then why don’t we see it happening in every program, school or community we visit?
Catalyzing Change • Urgency • Possibility • Equity • Inevitability
Catalyzing Change • Urgency
Catalyzing Change • Possibility
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter STEP 1: Measure supports & opportunities
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter STEP 1: Measure supports & opportunities STEP 2: Set targets
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter STEP 1: Measure supports & opportunities STEP 2: Set targets
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter STEP 1: Measure supports & opportunities STEP 2: Set targets STEP 3: Assess & strengthen organizational characteristics
Measuring and Moving Outcomes That Matter STEP 1: Measure supports & opportunities STEP 2: Set targets STEP 3: Assess & strengthen organizational characteristics STEP 4: Reassess supports & opportunities
Catalyzing Change • Equity
Catalyzing Change • Inevitability
Summary • Engaged youth lead to an engaged citizenry • There is evidence that it CAN be done • Change takes place at all levels: With Youth, With Youth Workers, and With Organizational Leaders and Policies