Outcomes
By elevating the role of youth voice, the relationships formed by youth/adult partnerships are said to combat ephebiphobia and adultism. A broad number of parties benefit from said partnerships, including the organizations where the partnerships occur, adults who are involved, and youth themselves. Actual benefits range from increased commitment to higher feelings of self-efficacy, as well as increased organizational effectiveness and civic engagement. Youth/adult partnerships have been found to be particularly effective in addressing school improvement, promoting Global Health Initiatives, and integrating technology in the classroom.
Additional practice has identified significant roles for youth/adult partnerships in rural civic engagement projects and in creating effective outreach for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, and questioning youth.
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