SAMPLE AGENDA AND TIMEFRAME FOR A YOUTH FORUM

Welcome and Introductions (10 – 15 minutes)
- purpose of meeting
- ground rules for participants
- information about recording process

Icebreaker Activity (15 – 20 minutes)

Discussion (30 – 50 minutes)

Closing (5 – 10 minutes)
- announcement of follow-up activities

TIME ESTIMATES (1 hour to 1:35)

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR A YOUTH FORUM

1. How have you experienced violence in your school/community?

2. Where have you experienced violence in your school/community?

3. Have you ever used violence?

4. How does violence impact you?

5. How does violence impact your school and community?

6. Where do you feel safe?

7. Where do you feel unsafe?

8. Who makes you feel safe?

9. Who makes you feel unsafe?