Abstract
Youth-adult partnerships (Y-APs) are an important aspect of positive youth development programming. Creating effective Y-APs, however, requires training of both youth and adults. This article reviews the YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health: Building Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships (Arnold, & Gifford, 2015) curriculum that is intended for use in trainings with youth and adults to assist in the formation of effective Y-APs. The 80 page curriculum covers five key areas for forming successful YA-Ps: Ice Breakers, an exploration of power, understanding youth-adult partnerships, personal traits, and reflection. The curriculum is laid out in a user-friendly manner, provides background information on youth development and Y-APs, and includes training options ranging from half-day to full weekend retreats. While it was developed for the 4-H program, it is suitable for use in any youth setting. The curriculum is comprehensive, easy to use, and a valuable addition to other published Y-AP training materials.
Recommended Citation
Flesch, Jeffrey; Lile, Joy; and Arnold, Mary
(2016)
"Review of the YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health:
Building Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships Training Curriculum,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 11:
Iss.
1, Article 11.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol11/iss1/11
