Posted on November 15, 2024
Too often, those most affected by challenges are excluded from discussions about solutions. Youth, in particular, are usually overlooked as experts in their own lives, and their efforts to engage in these conversations are often dismissed and met with a resounding "no." The “We Need a Y.E.S.” video series aims to change that. These interviews feature Youth Expert Stakeholders (Y.E.S.), providing a platform for them to share insights with people. The goal is to highlight the unique expertise of youth with lived experiences, identify gaps in current support systems, and present solutions from their perspective.
Stay tuned for more stories from youth expert stakeholders.
Tamil’s Story: Tapping into community resources to build resilience
This is video 3 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Many children grow up with adverse experiences, but community resources can help kids and teens build resilience to survive them. Listen as Tamil discusses his experiences and how he developed his resilience in the face of adversity. Click to learn more about the […]
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Stephan’s Story: How positive fatherhood programs can mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
This is video 2 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Adverse childhood experiences are traumatic events that occur in childhood and negatively impact a young person’s trajectory. Listen as Stephan discusses his experiences, and how he envisions positive fatherhood programs impacting children’s experiences. Click to learn more about the Y.E.S. video series
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Jhonson reflects on how the lack of resources he was privileged to impacted his peers.
This is video 1 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video series. Putting resources in schools, could positively impact schools and everyone in them. This is Jhonson’s story. Click to learn more about the Y.E.S. video series
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