PROGRAM AREA

Youth Perspectives & Research

Voice & Insight programs elevate youth perspectives and transform youth experiences into meaningful insights that help communities understand what young people need.

Through research, workshops, and data visualization, YouthRoots collects youth perspectives and uses them to inform programs, policies, and community initiatives.

Centering Youth Voice in Community Decisions

Voice & Insight programs center youth voice and ensure that young people have opportunities to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas about the issues that affect their lives.

These programs collect and analyze youth perspectives through research, workshops, and data tools that help communities better understand youth needs.

Each program plays a role in collecting youth perspectives, analyzing insights, and sharing information that supports youth-centered decision-making.

Program Structure

Programs Within Voice & Insight

Three Programs

Programs Within Voice & Insight

Each program serves a distinct role — gathering youth voice, facilitating honest conversation, and making data visible to those who can act on it.

YouthScan Project

A youth-driven research initiative gathering and analyzing youth perspectives on issues affecting young people.

YouthScan Workshop

Participatory sessions where youth share their experiences through guided discussions and surveys.

YouthScan Dashboard

An interactive platform making youth data visible to educators, funders, and community leaders.

Impact

Our achievements

Since launching The YouthScan Project, YouthRoots has gathered perspectives from thousands of youth across Colorado.

This data is used by nonprofits, schools, foundations, and policymakers to make decisions that actually reflect what young people need.

Nonprofits
Schools
Foundations
Policymakers
Explore YouthScan Project →

Bring Youth Voice to Your Organization

Host a YouthScan workshop or access the dashboard to understand what youth in your community are saying.

Host a Workshop →View Dashboard →
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