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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
March 31, 2009 | Pope County Tribute | Starbuck, Minnesota Molding the future of Starbuck, Minn. Volunteers sought for next phase of Horizon's program
by Chad Koenen
March 19, 2009 | Logan Herald-Observer | Woodbine, Iowa Youth mentoring program sets new 'Horizons' in Woodbine, Iowa Horizons still dawning in Woodbine
by Nikki Davis
February 16, 2009 | The Morning News | Springdale, Arkansas Conversation to examine generational issues
by Rose Ann Pearce
January 26, 2009 | St. James Plaindealer | St. James, Minnesota 'Shelter'ed from the cold Kids living in area of St. James Place reap benefits from the Horizon's Program
by Matt McCabe
January 26, 2009 | The Morning News | Springdale, Arkansas Building respect across generations Springdale to examine generational issues
by Rose Ann Pearce
January 13, 2009 | Hot Springs Star | Hot Springs, South Dakota New Boys & Girls Club opens doors to area youth School: 52 percent of elementary students eligible for free memberships
by Brett Nachtigall
January 6, 2009 | Hot Springs Star | Hot Springs, South Dakota South Dakota town creates new youth club Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs to open doors in three weeks
by Brett Nachtigall
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
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