YJ A M - YJAM Toolkit: How to Create a Youth-Centered Policy

As a result, youth may be hesitant to form quick and easy relationships with adults, and SAG leaders or other partners that are a part of the roundtable, will need to consistently demonstrate compassion and consideration in order to change that perception and overcome barriers. [...] Supporting Youth in the Process First and foremost, youth who are invited to participate in the policy roundtable should be paid for their work and contributions to any related events, written documents, meetings, speaking opportunities, and other professional gatherings where adults are being paid for the same work. [...] The forum created an opportunity for stakeholders to work with youth to identify problems, solutions, and action steps that the Indianapolis community should undertake to move toward achieving safe and healthy community environments that promote healing and resiliency for youth who are experiencing and suffering from trauma. [...] Based on the Roundtable discussions, CPLI released a Report with seven overarching recommendations to decrease office referrals, suspensions and expulsions, and arrests in schools and to improve the overall interactions between police and youth in the community. [...] Key items to cover include: When should the groups expect to hear back from the state officials and policymakers? Will there be a follow-up meeting? How will recommendations be used? Follow-up There are several items to consider after the event: Send thank you notes to the young people who participated and/or to the state official you met with.