Youth Engagement

Young people learn and thrive in spaces where they feel seen, connected, and heard. We cultivate these equitable learning environments by building relationships, sharing power, and working side by side with young people, especially those furthest from justice. Our experienced researchers and practitioners can help you design and evaluate programs, systems, and policies that engage and support youth in schools or community-based programs, like after-school or mentoring. We translate the latest research on adolescent development into practical strategies that take a whole-person approach, build on youth strengths, and uplift youth voice. Together, we can create engaging, empowering, and meaningful opportunities for young people to thrive.

Specialties

• Training and professional development on asset-based, trauma-responsive, and culturally sustaining practices to build positive relationships with and among youth
• Co-design of logic models and theories of change for programs and systems
• Culturally responsive and equitable evaluation of school or community-based programs, including youth participatory methods
• Development and evaluation of policy and systems initiatives related to out-of-school time, school climate, safety and discipline, youth reengagement, and alternative learning environments