Phase 2: Build the Team and their Capacity

Support the youth to systematically explore the problem or issue, its consequences and root causes, and existing assets that can be harnessed and strengthened; and to identify the issue they want to focus on.

The aim of this phase is to bring together a group of young people and build a foundation for success.  This means recruiting young people, nurturing a sense of ownership and commitment to the project, and beginning the process of building the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to effectively enhance protective factors and resiliency within their school or community.

Refer to the OPHA Youth Engagement Toolkit for more on Phase 2:

• How to find, recruit, and select youth
• How to build the youth team
• Questions to consider
• Activities to support this phase
• Additional reading and resources