CYD: Table 1 (Hughes)

Community Youth Development: A Framework for Action

Table 1
Community Youth Development (CYD) is intentional social change. It is a process of youth and adults working in partnership to create just, safe, and healthy communities.

The CYD Framework© was developed by the CYD Guide Team (including National Network for Youth, Brandeis Center for Human Resources, El Puente, Institute of Cultural Affairs, San Diego Youth & Community Services, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, Anne Dosher, Bill Lofquist, Liz Shear, Paul Watson III); further developed by the National Learning Resource Team, National Council on Youth Policy, and other National Network for Youth members; Karen Pittman, Ford Foundation, and IYF International Learning Group.

FOR WHOM

Communities, families, and youth, with an emphasis on youth. Youth have much to offer and can be powerful catalysts for change, and they should be actively engaged in the creation of just, safe, and healthy communities. ASSUMPTIONS

Young people are bearing the brunt of our fear and unwillingness to collectively create a society that values and welcomes participation. Youth are seen as a collection of problems instead of future parents, neighbors, and workers who need maximum adult involvement, teaching, and encouragement to grow and be productive citizens. Creating communities that are just and compassionate, and where youth are valued and engaged requires:

Involving young people in the relationships, programs, and institutions that impact their lives. Change happens through collective, civic action. All humans are resources. All young people develop. Personal mastery occurs through participation and discovery. Communities will not improve without our young people as a driving force, in partnership with caring adults.

Profound social change based on principles of the inter-relationship among humans and with the environment and a view of communities as settings for meaning, making, and human development. Youth and adults can and should learn together. Everyone and every community has assets. A strengths-based approach is congruent with development. A holistic approach is most effective. Families in all their diversity are the foundation of our youth and society.

Partnership, which is based on mutuality, respect, and reciprocity. Partnership enables cocreation and colearning; it is a foundational element of community. Lifelong learning is encouraged and supported. Diversity and culture are valued. Nurturing of each person's spirit is essential. Facilitative leadership is preferred because it values participation, is nonhierarchical, and builds ownership in plans and decisions.

Sustainability and a deep concern for the earth. People are part of and have responsibility for the earth's living systems; hence, actions are taken with consideration of positive impact on future generations. Development of community emanates from defined geographic areas (e.g., neighborhoods), as well as associational ties (e.g., ethnic and interest groups). Each individual has a stake in the community and invests in fellow community members. All community members have access, opportunity, and a voice in the decision-making processes. STRATEGIES

Policy Development
Assist policymakers and implementers to develop CYD-related knowledge and skills in the interest of establishing policy to protect and enhance the value of youth, families, and communities. National, state, and local action.

Capacity Building and Facilitative Leadership
Facilitate knowledge generation, application, and dissemination on:

CYD philosophy
Youth development
Community development
Facilitative leadership and participation
Art of partnering
Organizational development
Social change and cultural change
Nurturing of spirit
Civic participation
Learning communities OUTCOMES

Policy Outcomes
Establish policy at all levels of government and the private sector that acknowledges the value of youth, families, and communities and provides a framework to ensure that youth can be safe, lead healthy and productive lives, and contribute to community.

Field Outcomes
Capacity building and facilitative leadership results:

CYD facilitators at local, state, and national levels.
Intensive leadership programs for youth.
Facilitative leadership training for effective youth/adult partnerships.
Community-centered youth/adult partnerships.
Support networks for youth, families, and communities, and for community-based organizations.

Youth Outcomes
Youth have acquired immutable building blocks for the development of healthy personalities, families, and communities:.

Sense of belonging* (attachment)
Independence* (autonomy)
Mastery* (achievement)
Generosity* (altruism)
Interdependence

Community/Family Outcomes
Improved quality of life for youth and their families. Communities facilitate youth development and learning. They are places where:

Youth and families have access to quality education and basic social goods, i.e., housing, food, healthcare.
Learning is cross-generational, active, and participatory.
Youth and adults have mentors/partners whose relationship with them transcends time and curriculum.
Youth participate in community life and engage in decision making.
Cultural and family diversity is celebrated.
Youth and adults learn how to take risks and "fail courageously."
Youth and adults are taught how to handle fear and express compassion.
Youth, family, cultural, and community traditions are valued and passed on.
Spiritual truths are valued.
Every person with a talent or skill feels an obligation to share it.
Communities and families have the resources and skills (economic, social, and emotional) to engage youth in full and healthy ways.
Sustainable communities that are developed of the people, by the people, for the people.

* See Martin Brokenleg in "Native American Perspectives on Mastery," Reclaiming Children and Youth, Winter 1999. IMPACT

Communities that are just and compassionate, where young people are valued and engaged in a full and healthy way.

Youth are partners and contributors, working with others to positively influence the conditions affecting their lives.

Individuals, community organizations and institutions transformed by CYD approach. CYD is recognized as new social thought. Worldwide participation in CYD movement.

CYD Journal © 2001

Community Youth Development: A Framework for Action
Table 1 Community Youth Development (CYD) is intentional social change. It is a process of youth and adults working in partnership to create just, safe, and healthy communities. The CYD Framework© was developed by the CYD Guide Team (including National Network for Youth, Brandeis Center for Human Resources, El Puente, Institute of Cultural Affairs, San Diego Youth & Community Services, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, Anne Dosher, Bill Lofquist, Liz Shear, Paul Watson III); further developed by the National Learning Resource Team, National Council on Youth Policy, and other National Network for Youth members; Karen Pittman, Ford Foundation, and IYF International Learning Group.
FOR WHOM Communities, families, and youth, with an emphasis on youth. Youth have much to offer and can be powerful catalysts for change, and they should be actively engaged in the creation of just, safe, and healthy communities.	ASSUMPTIONS Young people are bearing the brunt of our fear and unwillingness to collectively create a society that values and welcomes participation. Youth are seen as a collection of problems instead of future parents, neighbors, and workers who need maximum adult involvement, teaching, and encouragement to grow and be productive citizens. Creating communities that are just and compassionate, and where youth are valued and engaged requires: Involving young people in the relationships, programs, and institutions that impact their lives. Change happens through collective, civic action. All humans are resources. All young people develop. Personal mastery occurs through participation and discovery. Communities will not improve without our young people as a driving force, in partnership with caring adults. Profound social change based on principles of the inter-relationship among humans and with the environment and a view of communities as settings for meaning, making, and human development. Youth and adults can and should learn together. Everyone and every community has assets. A strengths-based approach is congruent with development. A holistic approach is most effective. Families in all their diversity are the foundation of our youth and society. Partnership, which is based on mutuality, respect, and reciprocity. Partnership enables cocreation and colearning; it is a foundational element of community. Lifelong learning is encouraged and supported. Diversity and culture are valued. Nurturing of each person's spirit is essential. Facilitative leadership is preferred because it values participation, is nonhierarchical, and builds ownership in plans and decisions. Sustainability and a deep concern for the earth. People are part of and have responsibility for the earth's living systems; hence, actions are taken with consideration of positive impact on future generations. Development of community emanates from defined geographic areas (e.g., neighborhoods), as well as associational ties (e.g., ethnic and interest groups). Each individual has a stake in the community and invests in fellow community members. All community members have access, opportunity, and a voice in the decision-making processes.	STRATEGIES Policy Development Assist policymakers and implementers to develop CYD-related knowledge and skills in the interest of establishing policy to protect and enhance the value of youth, families, and communities. National, state, and local action. Capacity Building and Facilitative Leadership Facilitate knowledge generation, application, and dissemination on: CYD philosophy Youth development Community development Facilitative leadership and participation Art of partnering Organizational development Social change and cultural change Nurturing of spirit Civic participation Learning communities	OUTCOMES Policy Outcomes Establish policy at all levels of government and the private sector that acknowledges the value of youth, families, and communities and provides a framework to ensure that youth can be safe, lead healthy and productive lives, and contribute to community. Field Outcomes Capacity building and facilitative leadership results: CYD facilitators at local, state, and national levels. Intensive leadership programs for youth. Facilitative leadership training for effective youth/adult partnerships. Community-centered youth/adult partnerships. Support networks for youth, families, and communities, and for community-based organizations. Youth Outcomes Youth have acquired immutable building blocks for the development of healthy personalities, families, and communities:. Sense of belonging* (attachment) Independence* (autonomy) Mastery* (achievement) Generosity* (altruism) Interdependence Community/Family Outcomes Improved quality of life for youth and their families. Communities facilitate youth development and learning. They are places where: Youth and families have access to quality education and basic social goods, i.e., housing, food, healthcare. Learning is cross-generational, active, and participatory. Youth and adults have mentors/partners whose relationship with them transcends time and curriculum. Youth participate in community life and engage in decision making. Cultural and family diversity is celebrated. Youth and adults learn how to take risks and "fail courageously." Youth and adults are taught how to handle fear and express compassion. Youth, family, cultural, and community traditions are valued and passed on. Spiritual truths are valued. Every person with a talent or skill feels an obligation to share it. Communities and families have the resources and skills (economic, social, and emotional) to engage youth in full and healthy ways. Sustainable communities that are developed of the people, by the people, for the people. * See Martin Brokenleg in "Native American Perspectives on Mastery," Reclaiming Children and Youth, Winter 1999.	IMPACT Communities that are just and compassionate, where young people are valued and engaged in a full and healthy way. Youth are partners and contributors, working with others to positively influence the conditions affecting their lives. Individuals, community organizations and institutions transformed by CYD approach. CYD is recognized as new social thought. Worldwide participation in CYD movement.

CYD Journal © 2001