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“Opportunity youth” was first widely used by John Bridgeland in 2012 as a more positive and optimistic way to refer to these young people, since they “represent enormous untapped potential for our society.” “Disconnected youth” was popularized by Douglas Besharov and others around the turn of the century, as a more accurate and less pejorative term than “idle youth.” Voices // Quotes from young people sharing their lived experience. Spotlights // Leading examples of places that are already implementing one or more strategies for action effectively. Includes detailed hyperlinks to allow you to learn more about each type of action.įield Favorites // Excerpts from some of the most influential publications in the field. Strategies for Action // Concrete steps to help boys and young men of color reconnect to education and employment pathways. Overview // An introduction to the topic and relevant research. Types of Content Contained in the Playbook Milestone 6: Reducing Violence and Providing a Second ChanceĪll children should be safe from violent crime.Īnd individuals who are confined should receive the education, training and treatment they need for a second chance.Section F: Reducing Violence and Providing a Second Chance for Disconnected Boys and Young Men of Color
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This playbook highlights promising practices, strategies, and resources to help My Brother’s Keeper communities support boys and young men of color who are 16 to 24 years old and are neither in school nor employed. We also send our gratitude to Yelena Nemoy of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions, Kisha Bird of the Center for Law and Social Policy, Kate O’Sullivan of the National Youth Employment Coalition, Lili Allen of Jobs for the Future, Anthony Smith of Cities United, Dorothy Stoneman of Youth Build USA, and Corey Matthews of Leaders Up for their contributions to this playbook. A special thank-you to Stephanie Krauss from the Forum for Youth Investment for providing substantive edits. We are indebted to all the Opportunity Youth Network participants who provided feedback along the way. This population is often referred to as “opportunity youth.” The Forum for Youth Investment manages the Opportunity Youth Network in partnership with the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and Gap, Inc.Īs with all activities the Opportunity Youth Network undertakes, this playbook was a collaborative effort. The Opportunity Youth Network brings together national nonprofits, businesses, philanthropy, and government-along with young leaders-to align efforts to achieve the collective goal of reengaging one million young people who are disconnected from education and employment pathways to success.