Youth Engagement

Resources related to Youth Engagement.

Youth Against Violence report: The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has created a Youth Against Violence initiative, with the help of many other organizations in the city. As a major philanthropic funder for Pierce County, WA, they felt it necessary to proactively move forward and address the issue of Youth Violence. With the help of facilitators from the Center for Ethical Leadership and the Berkana Institute, the Community Foundation held four community dialogues, which included both youth and adults in attendance. This created an opportunity for both youth and adults to work together to create solutions. This is the report from those dialogues.

Roca Inc.'s Manual for working with High Risk Youth This manual describes approaches for transforming the lives of high risk youth ages 14-24. Drawing on research and development theory, these intervention strategies have been tested in action and proven to work with the most at-risk youth who are often left behind by our major institutions. It includes indicators of success and references to organizations leading this work. Published by Roca Inc., it was written by a group of youth workers, police officers and public officials in Chelsea MA. 57 pages.