Category: youth engagement
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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth
This is a case study of Adam Fletcher’s consulting for the Washington State Office of Homeless Youth.
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It All Begins With Youth Voice
It all begins with youth voice. Whether heard or repressed, empowered or silenced, young people of all ages have valid ideas, knowledge, opinions and actions about every aspect of their lives, all the time. When youth voice is not engaged at home, young people may lash out or retract inwards. It is vital to understand […]
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Youth Engagement On Purpose
When youth engagement happens, does it happen on purpose, with intention and by design, or is it simply an organic, authentic personal experience that can’t be forced by outside sources? Youth-serving programs, projects and organizations constantly wrestle with how youth engagement happens. Through my years as a line-level youth worker, evaluator and consultant, I’ve found that the […]