PRE-CONFERENCE SHORT COURSE: Transformative Civic Engagement: How Students Can Influence Decision-Makers and Drive Community Change

In a rapidly evolving democratic landscape, the voices of youth are often underestimated despite their potential to shape and influence societal change. This workshop, designed by a former elected official and researcher, introduces an evidenced-based approach to empowering minors to become effective agents of change within their communities, even without the legal right to vote.