Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2000
Abstract
The National Secretaries of State recent report confirms earlier findings that more Americans feel disconnected from government. The Council for Excellence in Government warns that "if each new generation continued to form a weaker attachment to government than the one before, the country would fairly soon find that only a small minority of citizens was connected to and involved with government." Concerted efforts are underway to test new approaches to entice young people to participate in the public policy arena at local, state, and national levels. A snapshot follows of a few promising initiatives along with some pointers on how to avoid potential pitfalls.
Recommended Citation
Lesko, Wendy Schaetzel, "New Efforts to Engage Youth in Legislative Advocacy" (2000). Civic Engagement. 24.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/slceciviceng/24