continued ... Before you go... from the Executive Director

Challenge to the Community

• Check your stereotypes of youth - where do they originate? What has been your true experience with some young people? Accept that the negative is not true of all youth.
• Take responsbility for youth in your family or for youth who is close to you in the community.
• Talk to young people with respect - ask, don't assume. Listen don't preach.
• Remember what it was like when you were a bit younger - ask, how can I understand what this young person is thinking? How can I be of assistance?
• Make a list of positive things young people do.
• Say hello, good morning and good day and wish young people well. Let them know they are loved.