A Curriculum for Civil Discourse

Approximately one-third of all 6th-10th graders in the United States have been involved in bullying, whether as the bully, the target, or both, according to the Indiana Youth Institute. Research suggests that an underlying lack of social and communication skills may lead youth to act uncivilly.

Youth Engage! is an interactive process that fosters civil discourse among youth in grades 5-12.

Youth Engage! curriculum can be implemented in a variety of settings, including in-school and after-school, youth development programs, and faith-based groups. The curriculum goals are as follows:

Unit 1

Unit 3

Unit 5

Unit 2

Unit 4