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Bishop A. 2018. How to hire a youth advisor. [Denver, CO]: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 12 pp.

Annotation: This assessment tool provides organizations with a framework for implementing the Youth Advisor Model, which involves hiring young people (ages 16-21) to contribute their expertise on youth culture to organizational programs. The document includes a detailed organizational readiness assessment with sections covering program growth, youth advisor roles, organizational culture, processes, and necessary resources. It offers essential definitions related to positive youth development, outlines discussion questions for team reflection, and provides a detailed checklist for evaluating readiness in areas such as staff training, workspace allocation, and policy development. The assessment emphasizes the importance of addressing all identified gaps before hiring youth advisors and includes a progress evaluation tool to monitor implementation success over time. The document concludes with guidance on next steps and contact information for additional support resources through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Keywords: Colorado, Adolescent health, Advisory committees
   

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