From public officials, to parents, to young people themselves, we all want to know why this is happening and what we can do about it. These events highlight the importance of dealing with youth issues, and involving young people in addressing community problems. Study circle programs across the country are showing the way to meet these important challenges.
Young people are part of the problem-solving capacity of our communities.
In study circles they become resources. Participating in a study circle program also creates the opportunity for new relationships across barriers of age, race, geography, or station in life. Adults and young people come together in ways that develop friendships and mentoring relationships, strengthening the entire community. Study circle organizers around the country have been experimenting with ways to involve young people in their programs. Recruit young people to be part of a community-wide effort .