Supporting Authentic Youth Engagement and Leadership

This workshop will introduce participants to the principles of authentic youth engagement and specific strategies for how to support meaningful involvement for youth and young adults as equal partners in local, state and national system levels.

Goals & Objectives

1. Participants will understand what Youth Peer Support is and the importance of youth involvement in program development.

2. Participants will understand how to create successful youth-adult partnerships.

3. Participants will understand the 7 Stages of Youth Advocacy