Youth-adult partnership
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Youth-adult partnership is a
Factors for Success
The success of these partnerships rely on a variety of factors. In addition to concrete outcomes, youth/adult partnerships require specific cultural and structural supports within organizations and communities in order to succeed.[3]
There needs to be mutual respect and cohesiveness within members of the partnership. [4]
Common Settings
These relationships usually occur within
Schools
In
Communities
Youth-adult partnerships can empower youth and adults as they educate their peers and advocate for the promotion of health and active engagement in the community.[4]
Outcomes
Youth-adult partnerships allow young people to:
- Express their views and raise awareness for social issues publicly [2]
- Gain respect for adult allies[2]
- Find ways to express their creativity
- Work for a good cause
- Think more critically
- Be a valued asset to the project and the community[5]
- Raise issues that adults may be avoiding, or unaware of.[2]
The relationships formed by youth-adult partnerships combat ephebiphobia and adultism by elevating the role of youth voice. [6]
A broad number of parties benefit from said partnerships, including the organizations where the partnerships occur, and the adults and youth who are involved.[1] Actual benefits range from increased commitment, to higher feelings of self-efficacy,[7] as well as increased organizational effectiveness and civic engagement.[8] Youth-adult partnerships have been found to be particularly effective in addressing school improvement,[9][2] promoting Global Health Initiatives,[10] and integrating technology in the classroom.[11]
According to the State of Texas, youth-adult partnerships have allowed young people to assume the roles of advisors and consultants to youth organizations,
See also
- Community youth development
- Intergenerational equity
- Positive psychology
- Service learning
- Youth participation
References
- ^ a b Zeldin, S., McDaniel, A., Topitzes, D., & Lorens, M.B. (2001). "Bringing young people to the table: Effects on adults and youth organizations," CYD Journal, 2(2) p. 20-27.
- ^ S2CID 145602508.
- ^ Zeldin, S. and Petrokubi, J. (2006) "Understanding Innovation: Youth-Adult Partnerships in Decision Making," The Prevention Researcher. 131. Pages 11-15.
- ^ PMID 26066568.
- ^ (n.d.)Dialogues Across Nebraska: Youth Adult Partnerships[permanent dead link] University of Nebraska Rural Initiative.
- ^ Fletcher, A. (2006) Washington Youth Voice Handbook. Olympia, WA: CommonAction.
- S2CID 225757865.
- ^ Norman, J. (2001) "Building Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships", Transitions. 141, October 2001. Advocates for Youth.
- ^ Fletcher, A. (2005) Meaningful student involvement guide to students as school partners. Bothell, WA: HumanLinks Foundation.
- ^ Family Health International. (2002) YouthLens: Youth-Adult Partnerships Network. 222. Author.
- ^ Goldman, G. & McCombs, B. (n.d.) Using New Educational Technologies to Empower Youth: The Power of Youth-Adult Partnerships in e-Learning Archived September 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. Seattle, WA: New Horizons for Learning.
- ^ (2002) Youth/Adult Partnerships Guide Archived June 14, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Texas Network of Youth Services and Prevention and Early Intervention/Community Youth Development, Division of the Texas, Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
- ^ (n.d.)Civic Engagement and Youth/Adult Partnerships Archived September 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine Arlington, VA: Rural School and Community Trust.
- ^ (n.d.) GLSEN Jump Start: Youth Adult Partnerships Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine New York, NY: GLSEN.
External links
- Youth/Adult Partnerships Factsheet University of Arizona website.
- Youth/Adult Partnerships Tip Sheet The Freechlid Project.
- SpunOut.ie National Youth Website, Ireland.