To empower youth to become leaders, professionals working with them must foster a safe, inclusive environment promoting self-confidence, and respect for all. It’s crucial to provide leadership opportunities aligned with their interests, and offer mentorship for skill development. Positive communication, sound decision-making, the resolution of conflicts, and celebrating successes are vital to motivate and reinforce leadership skills in youth. Multiple resources are available detailing ways of empowering youth to become leaders.
Inspire. Empower. Impact: A Youth Work Journey.
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