Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: August 8, 2023
Celebrate International Youth Day 2023 with YIPA!
International Youth Day is an annual event sponsored by the United Nations. For 2023, your friends at YIPA hosted a Virtual Community Forum to celebrate International Youth Day. You’re invited...
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Published on: July 25, 2023
Celebrate the Abilities of Youth with Disabilities Every Day!
Youth with disabilities possess remarkable abilities and talents. Their perseverance is inspirational and they deserve recognition and celebration. Embracing and acknowledging their unique strengths fosters a sense of pride and...
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Published on: July 11, 2023
Personal Growth Needs Nurturing to Bloom
Personal growth is vital to the holistic development of young people. And with careful nurturing from caring adults, young people can thrive and grow into their full potential. Your role...
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Published on: June 27, 2023
LGBTQ+ Pride
LGBTQ+ Pride plays a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and understanding. Young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer are too often at risk. Pride is an...
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Published on: June 13, 2023
Empowering Young People: The Power of Self-efficacy and Coaching
Self-efficacy development is a critical part of empowering young people in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world. Youth workers play an essential role in fostering personal growth and self-efficacy among young...
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Published on: May 30, 2023
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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Published on: May 16, 2023
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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Published on: April 18, 2023
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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Published on: April 4, 2023
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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