an ideal setting for positive youth development: physical and psychological safety; appropriate structure and limits; supportive relationships; multicultural community; opportunity... conversation among audience-participants. Each of the three available plays offers new insights on complex human relations topics. BRIDGE: a comprehensive youth development and arts... Projects: interactive workshops for high school students that combine the most effective youth development practices with the best in human relations programming. Topics addressed...

. As youth development specialists, we at ENCOMPASS know that it's often the little experiences that make big differences in the lives of youth. But moments like these rarely happen..., and exclusion. Over the course of three weeks, BRIDGE youth also gain artistic skills in mosaic tiling, which all participants learn to use, regardless of skill level, to express... which allowed me to find that in relationships with others." Develop an appreciation of differences - "I learned not to be so judgmental about where people come from and who...

and care in return. As youth development specialists, we at ENCOMPASS know that it's often the little experiences that make big differences in the lives of youth. But moments like...

dialogues and experiences with youth and teachers. Key training components include self-assessment, critical thinking, skill building and student feedback. TRAINING COMPONENTS "I.... Assessing on Their Abilities Participating teachers will reflect upon their current comfort and effectiveness addressing issues homophobia. Developing and Practicing Strategies... to Inclusion Participating teachers will develop a stronger commitment to confronting homophobia in their classrooms and to creating safe and inclusive environments. LACHSA...