Art & Science of Youth Work
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Policy Engagement Will Facilitate Change
Policy engagement is the key to unlocking a brighter future for our young people. When youth workers become social activists, we influence legislation and improve the well-being of young people....
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AANHPI Heritage Month Honors Belonging
AANHPI communities are too often overlooked or forgotten in U.S history. In fact, compared to Black and Latino populations in the U.S., Asian Americans are the least likely to feel...
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Restorative Justice Practice in Youth Work
Restorative justice is a healing way of addressing conflicts as well as crimes. Rather than seeking justice through punishment, it seeks justice through repair. Keeping people whole and connected to...
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Emotional Dysregulation is a Vicious Cycle
Emotional dysregulation is an inability to control strong feelings like sadness, anxiety, or anger. This can lead to behavioral problems. And it can create a perpetual cycle that will likely...
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Stress Less Strategies for Well-being
Stress can affect anyone’s well-being. But we’re seeing increasing impact for young people in particular. It’s becoming a mental health crisis. So, it’s vital that you learn about strategies to...
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How Women’s History Empowers Girls
Women and girls throughout history have used their voices for social justice. But their stories have often been overlooked or undervalued. March is Women’s History Month and the 2023 theme...
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Use Black History Month to Empower Young People
Black History Month is an invitation to learn, acknowledge, and celebrate Black culture in American history. And when you find ways to do that every day, you empower young people....
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Are You a Servant Youth Worker?
A servant youth worker defines their success through the success of others. They are willing to sacrifice their personal needs for the benefit of young people. Their work is a...
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Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a crime. It can happen to adults and young people in any community. But most of us don’t see it and don’t think it happens in our...
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