ACT for Youth

Let's face it, young people are often overlooked. I guess adults don't remember that it's frustrating to be ignored. Young people have some really brilliant ideas, but if no one pays attention, there's no way for them to be heard. That's why adults need to let young people be more involved and have a greater say in how things work.

- Zach, ACT Youth Network

Featured Resources

Adolescent Development Toolkit

This toolkit presents selected web-based resources on adolescent development. These resources were gathered with two goals in mind: to inform and educate youth work professionals, and to provide material that can be used to educate community groups and sectors.

Using New Media to Promote Adolescent Sexual Health

This report describes some of the new media and communication technologies that have become popular in recent years, together with case examples demonstrating how these technologies are being used to promote sexual and reproductive health.

Youth Gangs: Issues, Concerns, and Promising Strategies

In this narrated presentation, Gregory Owens discusses the problem of youth gang activity and suggests action steps for agencies to consider.

ACT Youth Network: Leadership Style

On our youth site, young people are asked to consider different leadership styles, what it takes to be a leader, and the strengths they have to offer.