In many economically poor communities, youth have little choice but to use their power to influence community. Using data from Dadaab and Gaya Island, MacNeil and her colleagues discuss the best practices of youth associations in mobilizing residents and resources in chapter 1 of The Changing Landscape of Youth Work: Theory and Practice for an Evolving Field
This research, Qualities that Attract Urban Youth to After-Shool Settings and Promote Continued Particpation conducted by Strobel, Kirshner, O’Donoghue and McLaughlin, identifies organizational strategies to attract and retain youth in community programs. Opportunities for youth voice, leadership, and respectful adult relationships are critical.