Youth Engagement Workshop Guide

The Freechild Project

Youth Engagement Workshop Guide

By Adam Fletcher

The Freechild Project Youth Engagement Workshop Guide

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The Freechild Project Youth Engagement Workshop Guide

By Adam Fletcher

Table of Contents

Preface ...................................................................................................... 4 Workshop 1: Intro to Youth Engagement ............................................... 10 Workshop 2: Intro to Youth Engagement for Adults .............................. 12 Workshop 3: Are You Ready for Youth Engagement? ............................ 15 Workshop 4: Breaking Stereotypes ........................................................ 20 Workshop 5: Examining Media Bias........................................................ 24 Workshop 6: Be Who You Are ................................................................ 26 Workshop 7: Words as Weapons and Tools ........................................... 29 Workshop 8: Short Listening Activities ................................................... 31 Workshop 9: Feedback Techniques ........................................................ 35 Workshop 10: Jargon Flags ..................................................................... 38 Workshop 11: Power, Trust, and Respect............................................... 39 Workshop 12: Ground Rules ................................................................... 41 Workshop 13: Group Strengths and Weaknesses .................................. 42 Workshop 14: The Silent Circle ............................................................... 44 Workshop 15: Group Appreciations ....................................................... 46 Workshop 16: It's in the Bag ................................................................... 48 Workshop 17: Lava Rocks Problem Solving ............................................ 49 Workshop 18: Probing for Problems....................................................... 52 Workshop 19: Planning For Roadblocks ................................................. 54 Workshop 20: That's A Wrap .................................................................. 56 Workshop 21: Letting Go & Taking Charge............................................. 58 Workshop 22: Ideal Partners .................................................................. 60 Workshop 23: Creating Roles for Youth and Adults ............................... 63 Additional Activities: Brainteasers .......................................................... 65 Additional Activities: Reflection exercises .............................................. 66 Resources ................................................................................................ 68

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