Creating and Sustaining a Thriving Youth Advisory Council
Organization: Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI)
Type of Resource: Manual
Description: This link will take you to a manual to assist creating a youth advisory council (YAC). According to the AHI’s website, “The purpose of the manual is to present strategies that address the most common challenges in creating and maintaining a YAC, specifically in the context of school-based and school-linked health centers (although the information can apply to YACs in any setting).” At the bottom of this resource, there will be a link that opens the manual in a new tab/window.
Youth Engagement through Youth Advisory Councils Manual
Organization: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Type of Resource: Manual
Description of Resource: This link will take you to the table of contents of a manual developed by The MDHHS, Child and Adolescent Health Center Program, “Youth Engagement through Youth Advisory Councils Manual”. Each section of the table of contents contains multiple links for the corresponding information and resources. This manual provides information including, but not limited to, starting a YAC, facilitating YAC meetings, skill building for youth, evaluations, advocacy, and additional resources to help you create a successful YAC.
Link: http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73971_4911_4912-342474–,00.html
Tips for Creating Effective Youth Advisory Councils
Organization: Advocates for Youth
Type of Resource: Website Publication
Description: This link will take you to the Advocates for Youth website. Here you will find a list of “Tips for Creating Effective Youth Advisory Councils” within your agency. While this list is not exhaustive, it is a great starting point for things to consider and keep in mind as you create your YAC.
Game Changers: Establishing a Youth Advisory Council
Organization: GenerationOn
Type of Resource: Manual
Description: According to the manual, “This guide will walk you through some key concepts, planning tools and resources to help you get started.” Topics addressed in this manual include building a youth advisory council; nuts and bolts; facilitation and supervision; training, development, and planning; and transitions for the future.
Link: http://www.generationon.org/files/resources/game_changers_yac_toolkit.pdf
Recruiting and Retaining Young Leaders
Organization: School Based Health Alliance
Type of Resource: Website Publication
Description: This website publication contains information for the recruitment and retention of youth as young leaders. Specifics include, but are not limited to, where and how to recruit leaders, questions to consider, and principles of retention.
Sustainability Strategies for Youth Advisory Boards: A Symposium on Youth Engagement
Organization: Center for Court Innovation
Type of Resource: Article/Online Publication
Description: According to the Center for Court Innovation website, “This paper, written by Linda Baird, highlights key takeaways from Sustainable Strategies, a one-day event organized by the Center for Court Innovation and Coro New York Leadership Center in September 2015.” This link will take you to the website where you can download the publication as a PDF.