Well-being is a function of the control and power young people have in their schools and communities. When people advocate for policies and opportunities that address causes of harm, these activities contribute to a sense of purpose, power and control over life situations. All of these are ingredients necessary to restore well-being and healing. The role of staff in supporting a young person’s healing is to create the space for young people to to make decisions and drive change - in their own lives, in their communities, and in their larger spheres of influence. This agency allows young people to become the architects of their own future.
During this training, participants will explore a definition of youth Agency and place youth Agency in a spectrum of youth participation to youth agency. They will identify challenges and obstacles to creating a space for authentic youth agency and crowdsource responses to those challenges
In this training, participants will:
Review Key Concepts from Session I & II in the Power and Purpose Series
Learn a definition of Agency and Explore a spectrum of Youth participation to youth agency
Develop responses to challenges to Agency
Content Overview
Welcome and Setting the Stage
Trainer(s) introduction, CalSAC overview, topic and agenda overview, technology and group introductions. Virtual Etiquette and Assumptions.
Review of Key Concepts for Sessions I & II of the Power and Purpose Series
Participants will review the Key Concepts from Session I & II
Participation to Agency
Participants will learn a definition of Agency and assess where their programs are on a continuum.
Responding to Challenges that Release Agency
Participants will identify steps they can take to expand their program environment to support youth agency
Closing
Training Length: 2 hours