I believe the reference I cited was actually in Eugene's message-- he may be
able to answer your question.
My own conclusions are drawn primarily from data I collected as an evaluator
of youth programs designed by teams of youth and adults. What is evident
from these evaluation studies is that young people who attended a conference
that was collaboratively planned by youth and adults developed deep
bonds of friendship that were facilitated by the youth-friendly
activities designed by the youth-adult team. Without the
youth input to the design and planning, many of the activities
would have been over-structured and not have allowed for
deeper discussions to take place. Moreover, many of the youth
found the legitimation of their voices a great opportunity
to work through their own issues with authority generally
and with specific issues such as race and sexual orientation.
Bill Penuel
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