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Youth Voices: Engaging Young People in Dialogue and Problem Solving

Many tough public issues - from crime to racial tension to substance abuse - directly involve and affect young people. But too often youth are absent from discussions on these issues.

Dialogue-to-change programs help people build the trusting relationships necessary for long-term change. People from diverse backgrounds and experiences develop trust, understand each other's experiences, and work together on solutions.

Read profiles of programs working on youth issues

Success Stories

Neighborhoods and people of faith power dialogue and action in Indianapolis

A number of dialogue-to-change efforts and other community initiatives are under way in Indianapolis neighborhoods and churches, helping to unite and empower adults and youth. Read more

Churches put their faith in students

In Kansas City, Kan., an Adopt-A-School program fostered by KCK Study Circles is pairing local schools and nearby churches to give students better after-school choices and opportunities for community involvement. Read more

P.E. 101: Making Physical Fitness a Priority for Teens

While the rising rate of obesity in young people makes national headlines, East Central High School in Tulsa, Okla., is working with students through its Teen Tulsa Talks program to create a school environment that encourages and supports healthy habits. Read more

News Articles
July 15, 2008 | Brattleboro Reformer | Brattleboro, Vermont Hate has no home in Brattleboro, Vt. A call to action
by Lise Sparrow
June 20, 2008 | Sun Journal | Lewiston, Maine YADA to unveil new initiatives
June 19, 2008 | Sun Journal | Lewiston, Maine More than just talk
by Opinion
May 10, 2008 | Brattleboro Reformer | Brattleboro, Vermont A step toward a lasting peace
by Diane Wahle
April 13, 2008 | Valley News | Bradford, Vermont Schools grapple with bullying issue
by Matthew McCormick
March 12, 2008 | The Register-Guard | Eugene, Oregon Eugene, Ore., schools take on racism North Eugene expects no hint of last year’s tournament slurs
by Anne Williams
January 18, 2008 | The News-Sentinel | Fort Wayne, Indiana Heritage 'study circles' aim to address racism Gatherings are designed to spark students toward discussion- and action
by Ashley Smith
December 7, 2007 | Sun Journal | Lewiston, Maine YADA youth clamor for voice in community
by Scott Taylor
November 26, 2007 | US State News | Lewiston, Maine Lewiston, Maine, to act on ideas for creating a youth friendly community
October 31, 2007 | Lexington Clipper-Herald | Lexington, Nebraska Pershing Elementary is award-winning
by Malena Ward
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