14 Points: Successfully Involving Youth in Decision Making

A resource for those who want to include young people in a program, initiative, or change effort, or for those who are already working with young people and want to do so more effectively. This 220-page guide to youth involvement is a starting point for preparing young people to take ownership of their communities. It includes guidelines, worksheets, tips, resource directory, and stories from the street -- all designed to help young people and adults work together to improve their communities.
Learn how to recruit, hire, train and mentor young leaders.
Discover the importance of strong youth/adult relationship change efforts.
Hear about other successful youth involvement efforts.
Learn how to sell others on the concept of youth involvement. (Publisher)