Supportive Adult Training

​​Video Training with Discussion Toolkit

​Watch the video (31 minutes) and then use the discussion questions in the Toolkit for further learning. This is great for staff/department/volunteer group training. ​


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What Youth Want from Supportive Adults

  • Andrea Turtenwald, Family Relations Coordinator – Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health, panel moderator
  • Aniah Gilbert, 17 year old senior at Ronald Reagan High School in Milwaukee
  • Kayla Winston, 17 year old senior at Case High School in Racine






Partnering With Youth

In order to meaningfully engage and empower youth leaders, there must be gen​uine partnerships between young people and supportive adults in a safe and respectful environment. Ample opportunities to plan and make decisions, as well as shape policy and practice, are also key components to youth leadership. 

Review our curated resources for partnering with lived experts at our Youth & Family Voice page.​​














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