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The
youth development approach suggests that helping all
young people achieve their full potential is the best way to
prevent them from becoming involved in risky behavior. Youth
development strategies focus on giving young people the chance
to exercise leadership, build skills, form relationships with
caring adults, and help their communities. Further, the
youth development approach acknowledges both that youth are
resources in rebuilding communities and that helping young
people requires strengthening families and communities.
Consequently, it represents a common frame of reference for all youth service, adolescent health and juvenile justice professionals, policymakers, researchers, students and young people, parents , and members of the Faith and general community.
The
Curriculum: ICOD uses a curriculum adopted by the
Georgia Office of Adolescent Health and Youth Development. The
training program presents information about adolescents that
every youth worker should know. It offers up-to-date profiles of
youth and a unique framework for conceptualizing youth
development services. Training participants will also gain
substantial knowledge and skills in program planning and
building the capacity of families, organizations, and
communities to serve youth.
Module
1: Status of America's Youth (Teen Pregnancy,
Health, etc.)
1.
Know where to find Youth-related information
2.
Know how to use the information for program planning
3.
Know how to use the information for fundraising and resource
development.
Module 2: Adolescent and Pre-adolescent Development
1.
Know and understand the Developmental Stages
2.
Understand gender-based and culturally-based issues
3.
Understand the impact of disability and chronic illness on
development.
Module 3: The Asset Approach - Community Supports for Youth
1.
Know and understand the Assets of Youth
2.
Know to focus on the assets of youth rather than disabilities
3.
Know how to create youth support systems in the community
4.
Know how be a source of support as a youth worker
5.
Know how to create gender and culturally-based opportunities
Module
4: Creating and Evaluating Responsive Programs for Youth
1.
Know how to recruit, develop, and manage a staff
2.
Know how to use good communications skills
3.
Know how to assess needs
4.
Know how to develop programs based on youth needs and assets
5.
Know how to procure funding and other resources
Module 5: Family Involvement Skills to Increase Youth Support and
Protection
1.
Understand how family effects youth development
2.
Know what constitutes good parenting skills
3.
Know how to facilitate parent/family involvement in youth
development
4.
Know how to develop parent and family involvement programs.
Module
6: Community Involvement Skills to Implement Local
Initiatives
1.
Know how to assess community needs
2.
Know how to develop and use media/public relations
3.
Know how to communicate and involve youth in community
activities
4.
Know how to get other agencies involved and build alliances
5.
Know how to listen, be flexible, and use team-work skills
6.
Know how to use leadership skills to break through barriers
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