Youth Leadership and Positive Youth Development

There are tons of great organizations locally and nationally that provide youth with fantastic lifelong skills that prepare them for a successful future. Mansfield, Willington, and Ashford has a great youth group that is spearheaded by a dedicated and energetic UConn student, Jen O’Neill.

Youth Leadership and positive youth development are near and dear to my heart. I think people often overlook the power of young people, and forget just how effective a group of passionate young people can be. We hear a lot about peer pressure, but forget that peer pressure can be a positive thing.

My father sent me to MADD Power Camp when I was 14, and it completely changed my life!

So what exactly is Positive Youth Development ???