Youth Leadership and Voice

Youth Leadership and Voice refers to the ideas, knowledge, opinions and access to the platforms that are necessary for youth to exercise their right to speak out around issues and policies that directly or indirectly affect them.

Resources

… results in Blog and Youth Leadership and Voice.

July 21, 2020
Blog
The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth
After a series of focus groups, Maria Duarte & Nicole Chandonnet share research alongside youth voices relating their COVID-19 experiences.
October 24, 2019
Blog
A Cycle of Injustice: How Mass Incarceration Impacts Our Youth
As the momentum for criminal justice reform prevails, Samaura Stone writes about how youth & families are still a missing part of the conversation.
May 7, 2019
Blog
Key Stakeholders in Foster Care: Who’s At the Table?
Jesse Kannam offers insight into how the child welfare system can leverage the expertise and experience of youth and judges.
January 23, 2019
Blog
How States Can Leverage Service to Promote Equity
Jesse Kannam shares how national service programs can increase access to equitable education and workforce opportunities for traditionally underserved youth.

Resources

The Impact of COVID-19 Through the Lens of Foster Youth and Justice-Involved Youth

A Cycle of Injustice: How Mass Incarceration Impacts Our Youth

Key Stakeholders in Foster Care: Who’s At the Table?

How States Can Leverage Service to Promote Equity