Many of us get asked the same question: Why should we bother to include youth in organizational and coalition decision making?

This research provides an answer — involving youth promotes competence and confidence among adults, not only youth. Further, involving youth enhancing the outreach capacity of organizations and allows organizations to be more responsive to youth concerns and community needs.

This research publication, Youth in Decision Making, written for field practitioners and coalitions, provides a clear answer to those who require documentation that youth-adult partnerships benefit organizations and communities.