Tilton, in “Youth Uprising,” describes a program that differs in some important ways from more traditional social work practice. What are some traditional ideas that social workers (you, for example) would have to let go of to work in this type of program?

1. Jackson states, in “On Project SpeakOUT,” that adults are often “simply not listening” to children and teens. Do you agree? In your experience, where do you see youth speaking out or being silenced? Where do you see adults listening or failing to hear what youth are saying? 2. Tilton, in “Youth Uprising,” describes a program that differs in some important ways from more traditional social work practice. What are some traditional ideas that social workers (you, for example) would have to let go of to work in this type of program? In particular, how are “boundaries” between workers and youth different in this space? 3. What do you think made these two programs successful at engaging and empowering youth? What did they teach you about any new or different possibilities for social work practice?