Older Youth

 

Bending the Mold: An Action Kit for Transgender Youth
www.nyacyouth.org/docs/Bending the Mold-final.pdf
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) offers a variety of advocacy resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and the adults who work with them.  Their transgender youth action kit is aimed at transgender youth and their allies, and includes suggestions for school actions and advocacy to improve support and safety for youth regardless of gender identity. 

 

 

The Guide to Social Change Led by and With Young People

www.commonaction.org/socialchangeguide.pdf

This CommonAction guide provides an overview of issues relevant to youth-led social change, as well as the actions and tools best utilized in youth-led projects.  Topics include criminalization, youth-adult partnerships, participatory action research and home-schooling.  Short summaries of issues, actions and resources are accompanied by links to the FreeChild Project site, which explores them in greater detail.

 

 

Increasing Opportunities for Older Youth in After-School Programs- A report on the experiences of Boys & Girls in Boston and New York City

 

 

Tap the Teen Market: A Guide to Making your Business or Organization More Youth-Friendly - Created by the Hampton Youth Commission, this colorful booklet offers insights on the top characteristics of youth friendly organizations and companies, and what you can do to improve your space. For information contact the Hampton Youth Commission at (757)728-3285, or youthcom@hampton.gov

 

 

After School Matters Ladder of Opportunity - With several years of successful apprenticeship and club programming under its belt, ASM is now fulfilling its mission by developing a Ladder of Opportunity for teens. This ladder provides a progression of programming, which allows for deliberate skill development and authentic work experience over time. See the link below to learn more about the ladder.
http://afterschoolmatters.org/programs/ladderofopportunity/