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This Youth Group methodology was created between 2015 and 2020. Its uniqueness lies in that it was created by young people and for young people (ages 12-18), through years of piloting and feedback from engaged participants across Latvia. The main objective of the methodology is to challenge the traditional gender stereotypes, with a goal of reducing the risk for young people to experience violence and become victims of human trafficking. Participant evaluation has shown that by participating in the youth groups, young people have raised their self-confidence, among other things. Their ability to critically analyze and reflect on the world increased, and they were able to act in an informed way towards bullying and violence. They also reported being able to make responsible and informed decisions about their emotional, mental, and physical health and interactions, as well as to create and maintain healthy, respectful relationships with their peers, teachers, parents, and themselves. This methodology has proved itself to be a meaningful educational tool in Latvia’s context, and its objectives, structure and activities have been shared internationally.  \nIt has been my pleasure and honor to work together with motivated and brave young people, to cooperate with group leaders, educators, youth workers, researchers, and professionals from Latvia and abroad, and to gain feedback and encouragement from my colleagues at the MARTA Centre. This joint work has created a meaningful, practical tool which can provide support, build competences, and create a safe space for any young person who is curious and dares to care.  \nMadara Mazjāne  \nDirector of Youth Programs MARTA Centre  \nThis material represents the views of the authors only and is their sole responsibility. The European Commission does not accept any responsibility for the use that may be made of the information contained in this material.  \nProject (Nr. 2020-2-LV02-KA205-0032012) is co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and administrated by Agency for International Programs for Youth Republic of Latvia.  \nDesign and illustration – Vivianna Maria Stanislavska  \n2  \nYouth Group leaders and participants in Latvia, who took part in creation and piloting of the Youth Group methodology  \nPlace: Dagda  \nGroup leader: Līga Beitāne, Support person: Aivars Bačkurs  \nParticipants: Samuels Zariņš, Daniels Zariņš, Dana Nipere, Eva Nipere, Džastina Leonoviča Batņa, Jūlija Smoļaņinova, Milāna Gorbunova.  \nPlace: Iecava  \nGroup leader: Sarmīte Zālīte  \nParticipants: Nellija Ludmila Vaļecka, Artis Rūja, Violeta Plaksa, Kristaps Lukša, Raivo Bērziņš, Jēkabs Mītins, Amanda Čanajeva , Valentīns Vaļickis, Kristaps Bitens, Normunds Sūna, Rainers Spurķis, Ervīns Novickis, Nauris Gailis, Samanta Bolmane.  \nPlace: Līvāni  \nGroup leaders: Olita Bidzāne and Arnita Brikša  \nParticipants: Ilze Brūvere, Kristiāns Kusiņš, Liene Rokjāne, Violeta Sproģe, Jānis Trifonovs, Madara Jakovicka, Elīna Katkova, Kristians Sapožņikovs, Laura Jurkeviča, Aleksandra Fomina, Katrīna Skutele, Inese Uļjāne.  \nPlace: Dobele  \nGroup leaders: Sandra Rikuna and Agija Sileniece  \nParticipants: Dženija Lita Zvirbule, Elizabete Driķe, Adriana Nikola Smirnova, Betija Zvirbule, Amanda Smirnova, Alise Švēde, Elīna Ābelīte, Marta Brigzna, Krista Slāģe, Anna Dana Krama, Katrīna Smiļģe , Ritvars Semjonovs, Laura Lauciņa, Alise Jakoviča, Liene Volodka, Amanda Ozoliņa.  \nPlace: Gardene  \nGroup leader: Agija Sileniece  \nParticipants: Elvis Reingolcs, Madara Komarova, Linda Raudone, Karīna Kušina, Patrīcija Gūtmane, Lelde Jaunzeme.  \nPlace: Priekuļi  \nGroup leader: Marina Celitāne  \nParticipants: Artūrs Balodis, Evija Auce Cimberga, Deniss Cirītis, Salvis Daugulis,  \nRitvars Davidovičs, Anrijs Griezēns, Megija Herbsta, Alvis Jakovļevs, Andris Kristians Jefimovs, Rinalds Kalnmalis, Roberts Kārkliņ","cbCaikJYTaafaCnX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikJYTaafaCnX","pdf",6299197,196,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n## #1 WHO ARE WE AND WHAT ARE WE LIKE?\n## #2 WHO AM I AND WHAT AM I LIKE?\n## #3 MY EMOTIONS AND THE BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM\n## #4 FRIENDSHIP AND RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION\n## #5 CONFLICTS AND WAYS OF RESOLVING THEM\n## #6 SEX AND GENDER. WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO ME?\n## #7 PUBERTY\n## #8 SEXUALITY AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS\n## #9 DECISIONS\n## #10 CONTRACEPTION AND AVOIDING RISKS (STDs/HIV)\n## #11 ADDICTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT\n## #12 HOW TO SAY “NO!” without SEEMING “UNCOOL”?\n## #13 POWER AND RELATIONSHIPS\n## #14 RECOGNIZE VIOLENCE\n## #15 VIOLENCE. WHO WAS WRONG?\n## #16 DON’T BE INDIFFERENT!\n## #17 CONCLUSION","[{\"question\":\"What is the main objective of the Youth Group methodology?\",\"answer\":\"To challenge traditional gender stereotypes and reduce the risk for young people to experience violence and become victims of human trafficking.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the methodology developed and tested?\",\"answer\":\"It was created between 2015 and 2020 through piloting and feedback from engaged participants across Latvia.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes did participants report after joining the youth groups?\",\"answer\":\"They reported increased self-confidence and improved ability to critically analyze and reflect, act more informed against bullying and violence, and make responsible decisions about their emotional, mental, physical health and relationships.\"}]","Youth Group methodology - 2 - Youth group leaders and participants in Latvia | PDF",1790528773,494]