Ecosystems of Youth Leadership Development

"[I]ntroduces new insights into youth leadership development, where the voices of youth who have been disaffected by previous programs are brought to the forefront. Serving as a guide for educators, practitioners, and communities, the book provides examples, research, and tools for analyzing existing programs and creating new programs. Readers can use this book to think about constructive ways to meaningfully connect youth to their communities and create sustainable, long-lasting relationships. Throughout these chapters, practitioners, educators, and community leaders can find studies, student testimonies, examples, and activities they can engage with to further explore the inner workings of youth leadership development programs"-