Resources
Involving Children in Decision Making
Type of publication: Guidebook
Brief Description:This is a practical guide for organisations,
government departments,community groups and individuals who want to
engage children up to the age of 181 in effective
decision-making.
Getting Young People on Board: How young people can
engage with people through boards and committees
Type of publication: Guidebook
Brief Description: A brief guide with practical clear instructions
on involving young people in governance.
Involve Youth 2
Type of publication: Guidebook
Brief Description: practical manual which draws on the experience
of youth workers and other experts. It provides strategies on how
organizations can engage young people by creating welcoming
environments, supporting youth to make decisions and designing
meaningful youth program activities and approaches.
Young people on boards and committees
Type of publication: Handbook
Brief Description: Outlines the benefits and mechanisms of
involving young people on boards and committees.
The Power of and untapped resource exploring youth
representation on your board or committee
Type of publication: Guide Book
Brief Description: This booklet was created by Alaskan youth for
any board that is interested in expanding the representation of
their board, “growing their own” board members for tomorrow, and/or
empowering the youth in their community.
Youth Consultation Guide
Type of publication: Guidebook
Brief Description:Provides practical tips on consulting with young
people as well as a list of useful resources to assist in your
consultation process. “If you want to know what we think, just ask
us!”
Methods for Effective Youth Governance
Type of publication: Short information note
Brief Description: Guidelines and advice for integration of youth
voice into an organization. Models, strategies for involvement,
recruitment, orientation and training, stereotypes and attitudes,
and sustainability issues are addressed.
Meeting together-deciding together
Type of publication: Toolkit
Brief Description: How to involve children and young people in
meetings where decisions are made that affect their lives, such as
case-planning meetings.
Count me in!
Type of publication: Toolkit
Brief Description: Looks at how organisations can involve children
and young people in research.
