Youth Change Agent
Ebook
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 today's 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 Johnson's 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.
- Title: Youth Change Agent
- Authors: Keith Strickland, II Lucas L. Johnson
- Publisher: Broadleaf Books
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781506495460, 150649546X
- Resource ID: LLS:9781506495460
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-06-11T01:43:52Z
Keith Strickland 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.