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Young people have the right to be empowered, educated, and given a decision making role in the care of their own lives as well as the policies and procedures governing care for all youth in the community, state and nation. This includes giving young people a sustainable voice and then listening to that voice. Youth guided organizations create safe environments that enable young people to gain self sustainability in accordance with the cultures and beliefs with which they identify. Further, a youth guided approach recognizes that there is a continuum of power that should be shared with young people based on their understanding and maturity in a strength based change process. Youth guided organizations recognize that this process should be fun and worthwhile. (Youth M.O.V.E National, SAMHSA)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

• Youth Involvement in Systems of Care
   
• Youth-Adult Partnerships in Systems of Care
   
• Best Practices for Increasing Meaningful Youth Participation
   
• Integrating "Youth Guided" and "Cultural and Linguistic Competence" Values Into Systems of Care
   

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