Imparting knowledge that will make someone safer will give you a sense of accomplishment. Finding out that people actually changed their behavior because of your message lets you know that you have the power to persuade and change the community in a positive way. For example, knowing that because of your work, a small child now understands how to get away from a threatening stranger can be very satisfying.

Participating in a public education project also gives you skills—in areas such as leadership, teamwork, public relations, communication, management, and negotiation—that you can put to work right away in school or work settings. You'll learn more about how your community works and how you can help your community change—knowledge that some adults may never acquire.

Youth In Action Bulletin

December 1999     Number 12