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This case study reviews how youth can impact health policy and the importance of including them in these conversations. Authors review their experience incorporating the perspectives of youth who are affected by violence through community-based participatory research methods. Process outcomes included high-school students developing their data skills and fostering networking with leaders in government and public health. Key recommendations include partnering with a community-based organization which provides a trusting infrastructure for youth to engage.
Resource Details
- Population: Youth and Young Adults
- Geographic Areas of Implementation: Urban
- Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications
- Outcomes of Interest: Capacity Building|Partnership Building
- Level of Evidence: Emerging
- Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
- Social Determinants of Health: Social and Community Context
- Outside of US: No