page in understanding why youth voice is important and appreciating what each group brings tothe table. Preparation for youth voice through such avenues as orientation, positiondescriptions, team building activities and careful selection <strong>of</strong> both youth and adults teammatesassures that youth and adults become partners and develop meaningful relationships thatprovide the respect and trust needed for youth voice to thrive.To build positive relationships, it is critical that youth and adults engage in open, honestdialogues around the strengths and weaknesses each brings to the project. Respectful sharingcan create an atmosphere that can result in trust, an essential element to positive youth andadult partnerships. Communicating high standards and clear expectations to all that areinvolved are critical to fostering a positive environment for youth voice (Carstarphen, 2001;Checkoway et al., 2003; Justinianno & Scherer, 2001; Mason & Goll, 2000; Young & Sazama,1999; Zeldin et al., 2000).While organizational culture can be a difficult area to enhance, it’s a vital element in creating aculture <strong>of</strong> youth voice. The organization needs to be modeled from all levels starting at top toprovide an avenue to promote and support youth voice on the front-line. As administrationsupports youth voice, linking the organizational vision to the role that youth voice plays in itsimplementation <strong>of</strong> the programming and support mechanisms is vital. Clear communication andexpectations <strong>of</strong> inclusion <strong>of</strong> youth voice needs to be demonstrated on multi-levels within theorganization. When it comes to promoting and supporting youth voice, experimentation andacceptance <strong>of</strong> failure must become part <strong>of</strong> the organizational culture. Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals mustunderstand that failure is a part <strong>of</strong> the natural youth development process. To create system’schange, involvement <strong>of</strong> everyone is vital.Youth development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals have an obligation to prepare, teach, coach and support bothyouth and adults in the decision-making process. Youth development pr<strong>of</strong>essionals have theresponsibility to employ facilitation strategies that help promote equal voice. Therecommendations from this study should be implemented to insure equal and adequaterepresentation <strong>of</strong> youth and adults within youth organizations.ReferencesCarstarphen, D. (2001). The role <strong>of</strong> young people in the leadership organization. Washington,DC: Academy for Educational Development.Checkoway, B., Figueroa, K., & Richards-Schuster, K. (2003). Democracy multiplied in an urbanneighborhood: Youth force in the South Bronx. Children, Youth and Environments, 13, 1546-2250.Dillman, D. (2000). Mail and internet surveys, 2nd Ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.Fletcher, A. (2002). Broadening the bounds <strong>of</strong> involvement: Transforming schools with studentvoice. Retrieved March 6, 2005 from: www.studentinvolvement.netFrank, K. (2006). The potential <strong>of</strong> youth participation in planning. Journal <strong>of</strong> Planning Literature,20(4), 351-371.
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