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Empowering Middle School Youth for Community Change and Positive Development

This presentation discusses the Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) program aimed at engaging middle school youth in community development and violence prevention. Presented by experts from the University of Michigan, the program trains adults to empower youth and create social change through activities like afterschool programs and community improvement projects. The program's curriculum includes leadership, community culture, and reflection units, aimed at fostering a sense of agency among youth. Funded by the CDC and NIH, this initiative highlights the role of youth in transforming their environments.

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Empowering Middle School Youth for Community Change and Positive Development

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  1. Youth Empowerment Solutions for Positive Youth Development: Engaging Middle School Youth in Their Communities Marc Zimmerman, PhD, Thomas Reischl, PhD, Susan Morrel-Samuels, MPH, Susan Franzen, MA and Peter M. Hutchison

  2. Presenter Disclosures: All presenters are employed by the University of Michigan and have no commercial interest in the YES program or the research presented. This research has been funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US National Institutes of Health.

  3. Empowerment & Violence Prevention

  4. Project Goals • To help youth create community change. • To train adults to engage with youth in empowering ways. • To change the social and physical environment to reduce and prevent violence.

  5. Youth Empowerment Activities • Afterschool Program Sessions • Joint Training & Planning with Adult Leaders • Summer Community ImprovementProjects

  6. YES Program Curriculum Guides • Guide for YES afterschool sessions • Unit 1: Youth as Leaders • Unit 2: Community and Culture • Unit 3: Change • Unit 4: Preparation • Unit 5: Action and Reflection • Implementation guide. • Guide for adults. Available at: www.techtransfer.umich.edu

  7. Afterschool Program

  8. Neighborhood Advocates

  9. Community Development ProjectsCommunity Gardens & Beautification

  10. Community Development ProjectsCommunity Art

  11. Study Results: Property Improvements

  12. Study Results: Crime Incidents

  13. Study Results: Youth Development

  14. Current Project: Youth Development Thank You!!

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