Youth Change Agent
Youth Change Agent
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Experts and community activists Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson offer this comprehensive guide for adults who are working to provide better futures for higher-risk youth.
Youth Change Agent empowers adults dedicated to preventing young people from taking the wrong path. You can become the change agent youth need to succeed.
Authored by activists and educators Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson, Youth Change Agent is your comprehensive guide to the best practices for your work to prevent young people from going down the wrong path.
Youth Change Agent sheds light on the critical aspect of preventing incarceration altogether. It delves into the pressing issues that plague todays youth, from drug abuse and gun violence to risky sexual behavior and destructive materialism. In addition to presenting tips and techniques for productive conversations with young individuals, the book delves into the crucial topics of trust-building and risk assessment. Strickland and Johnson emphasize the importance of creating a nonjudgmental environment that fosters open communication and encourages young individuals to explore their potential without fear of criticism or disapproval. By gauging the highest risks youth face, the authors offer insights to help readers understand and address the root causes of risky behavior while inspiring young individuals to envision a brighter future.
Drawing upon Strickland and Johnsons vast experience working with schools, courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional facilities across multiple US states, this book provides invaluable guidance. Whether you are a mentor, therapist, social worker, or concerned parent, this indispensable resource will allow you to make a positive difference in the lives of our next generation.
About the Author
About the Author
<p><strong>Keith Strickland</strong> is the founder and CEO of Making the Transition, Inc., a behavioral modification and life enrichment agency working with inner-city youth and young adults. He has dedicated his life to preventing youth from taking the wrong paths he took. Strickland has developed courses that are taught in schools across the nation, impacting the lives of more than 100,000 youth and young adults. He has consulted for three presidential administrations: Obama, Trump, and Biden. Strickland holds an honorary doctorate from Carver Bible College for his community work and dedication to the advancement of youth. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.</p><br><br><p><strong>Lucas L. Johnson II</strong> is a former reporter for The Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and prison reform. He also authored the book Finding the Good. First published in 2003, it was rereleased by HarperCollins in 2021. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.</p><br>
Table of Content
Table of Content
<p>Contents</p><br><br><p>How this Book Began</p><br><br><p>Understanding Why Youth Choose Certain Paths</p><br><br><p>Why Are Youth Change Agents So Critical</p><br><br><p>Gain Trust</p><br><br><p>Seeing the Youth in Front of You</p><br><br><p>Be True to You</p><br><br><p>Making a Connection</p><br><br><p>The Importance of Consistency</p><br><br><p>Gauging a Youths Highest Risks</p><br><br><p>Helping Youth Understand Their Risks</p><br><br><p>The Importance of Self-Determination</p><br><br><p>Gaining Skills to Lower Risks</p><br><br><p>Why YOU and the Hope Your Bring Matter</p><br><br><p>Development Exercise</p><br><br><p>Resources and tools</p><br><br><p>About the authors</p><br><br><p>Acknowledgments</p><br>
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