Young People Share Their Powerful Stories With Support

Chris Engel 7/1/132:30 PM

"Out and Up Front and FosterClub are models for how youth can speak publically about their experiences in a therapeutic, “trauma-informed” way that ensures young people’s emotional safety. Staff members are responsible for developing a public speaking strategy, finding speaking opportunities, and coaching youth on their presentations. Staff also work hard to reduce the trauma that can occur when youth share difficult memories. Youth learn to frame their stories and practice presenting them in small groups and one-on-one with staff and their peers.

"Young people can move as slowly through the preparation process as they want. Adult and peer mentors get to know each young person well and are able to watch for signs that a youth is upset and needs to step back...."

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2013/07/young-people-share-their-powerful-stories-with-support

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