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  • YES Curriculum
    The YES curriculum is an evidence-based program that promotes positive youth development and empowers youth to create change in their communities. Learn more and download the free curriculum.
  • YES Project Examples
    View  examples and learn more about youth-led community change projects.
  • Training
    YES staff and faculty offer training and consultation services for YES programs nationwide. Learn more about our trainings and contact us for questions.
  • Tip Sheets
    A series of useful tips to consider before, during and after project implementation.
  • Evaluation Tools
    We have developed several measurement tools to evaluate the effects of the YES program including pre- and post-test questionnaires, a process evaluation questionnaire, fidelity observation forms, and teacher logs. Evaluation materials are available for download through the University of Michigan TechTransfer website.
  • Curriculum Download Follow-up Survey
    Already downloaded the curriculum? Tell us how you are using it in your community.
  • Share your experience with YES
    If you are currently leading a YES program, we are interested in your experiences and questions.  Use the contact form to submit your questions, give us feed-back, or tell us stories about your YES project.

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Download Curriculum

YES License Agreement

Link to download the curriculum from UM TechTransfer, and step-by-step instructions for the licensing process. The license is free.

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Evaluation

Youth Empowerment Solutions has been evaluated at the Community Level, by Randomized Control Trial, and by Process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to many of our most commonly occurring questions.

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Curriculum

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Everything you need to know about the YES Curriculum & how to implement it.

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Youth Led Projects

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Photovoice

Photovoice engages people in taking pictures of their community. It is used to identify local problems and strengths and to develop ideas for change.

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Youth Empowerment Solutions
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

ph: (734) 763-1989
email: contactYES@umich.edu
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