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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
October 9, 2008 | Yonkers Tribune | Yonkers, New York CLUSTER Launches Police/Youth Dialogue Project
September 9, 2008 | Westport Now | Westport, Connecticut Landon: Westport Being a “Huge Beacon” Will Spur Growth
by Dave Matlow
August 19, 2008 | Alamogordo Daily News | Alamogordo, New Mexico New Mexico community working to improve schools 'A Community Conversation' open discussion
August 5, 2008 | Gloucester Daily Times | Glouceter, Massachusetts Press challenges closed discussions on teen pregnancy Trained mediators to run Gloucester pregnancy conversations
by Patrick Anderson
July 28, 2008 | Princeton Times | Princeton, West Virginia Community unites to support youth Circling the problems...Study group targets issues plaguing area’s youth
by Tammie Toler
July 24, 2008 | Boston Herald | Gloucester, Massachusetts Seaside city looks for help on teen pregnancy Gloucester turns to teen pregnancy pros
by Jessica Heslam
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
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