vernment bodies can use them to set goals for youth participation and inclusion. Finally, young leaders can us them to determine how well the institutions around them are working with …

We evaluate how programs involve adolescents and address their unique needs in areas such as health, education, protection, and civic engagement. Evaluations explore participation …

Learn about the rebound in youth sports participation post-COVID, new trends in flag football & coaching, and critical issues like rising costs (up 46%) and enduring access gaps for low …

Programs thought critically about how to measure progress toward achieving equitable outcomes for the youth they serve. Approaches included disaggregating data by race and other …

The GYPI is the first global tool that tracks and compares youth participation in over 140 countries, measuring indicators like civic engagement, youth representation in parliaments, …

These sheets should detail the purpose of the focus group, the nature of participation, and the rights of participants concerning anonymity, confidentiality, and voluntary participation.

In this paper, we briefly review current approaches to measuring program participation and the conceptual frameworks that inform them, including recent efforts to better assess the quality …

Dec 10, 2025 · Key Highlights • The U.S. youth sports market is estimated to be worth $19.2 billion • The youth sports market rivals the size of the $15 billion NFL industry • Families spend …

This online assessment tool can assist organizations and community partnerships in determining how they involve youth in programs, whether youth are becoming more engaged in the …

The report includes includes data and trends related to participation, coaching, and 10 youth sports trends to watch. For the Institute’s analysis of each of these charts, please read the full …