Art & Science of Youth Work
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Positive Youth Development in Talking About Sexuality Topics
A recent national survey found that 50% of teens feel uncomfortable talking with parents about sex. As a youth worker, you’ll likely find yourself in situations where sexuality topics such...
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Helping Youth Make Healthy Choices
Youth don’t need lectures about health, they need help understanding how to make healthy choices. You can help them understand their barriers to change, and give them realistic strategies to...
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Supporting Youth in Life Transitions, Career Exploration, and Workforce Navigation
Young people will encounter many life transition points as they develop. Facing those transitions, a young person can feel excited and scared all at the same time.
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Youth DO Have Rights!
Youth need you to be the strongest ally you can be. Equipping yourself with basic knowledge of the rights of youth helps build stronger bonds of trust. By helping youth...
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How You and Your Organization Can Manage Burnout and Secondary Trauma
It’s not unusual for youth workers to encounter young people who have been exposed to trauma. But many youth workers are not aware of the risks of secondary trauma they...
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Social Activism in Youth Work
As a youth worker, you have an important role to play in determining the social policies and funding for youth-serving organizations.
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Youth Legislative Advocacy 101
Empower yourself as a youth work advocate! Many youth lack essential support due to underfunding and inadequate policies. This training, though specific to Minnesota, provides fundamental advocacy skills applicable anywhere.
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Empowering Youth Self-Advocacy
A skilled youth worker recognizes the potential youth have and understands their innate resilience. Encouraging a youth to take the lead can create safe, supportive spaces in your program to...
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Quick Takes Blog
Honoring AANHPI Culture Through Youth
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. We recognize the deep beauty, strength, and creativity of these cultures. And the incredible ways young people are...
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