STREET CULTURE

an epistemology of street-dependent youth

Audiences nation-wide have recognized Street Culture as one of the most authoritative looks at the culture of youth who survive on our streets. Previously offered only as a live presentation, the complete and unabridged training is now available in print.

Street Culture presents the world as it is perceived by youth on the streets. Using stories from true-life experiences to support the material, Street Culture defines barriers to serving this hard-to-reach population, and provides proven techniques and solutions that both staff and volunteers can use to overcome the challenges they face. If your organization works with street-dependent youth in any capacity, you’ll find Street Culture to be an invaluable resource for information that is available nowhere else.

 Author, Jerry Fest

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• Very specific and clear information. I found it very helpful. Street Culture was engaging, well-paced, and very illuminating.

• I most enjoyed the clarity of the presentation, obviously based on years of experience.

• The ideas were clear and direct. It was both inspirational and insightful.

• The concepts presented were brought to life by the true dramas you’ve experienced. Excellent job.

• Presenting the information from a youth’s point of view was fascinating.

• Well thought out information based on real experience - I appreciated it.

• The colorful way the material is presented really keeps it interesting.

• The presentation effectively mixes practical information with philosophical discussion.

• A lot of very valuable information, well condensed and knowledgeable.

• Extremely helpful, provoking, and well presented information. Give us more of this wonderful training!

About The Author

Jerry Fest has nearly three decades of direct service, administration, and management experience in the field of youth services.  This includes twelve years as Director of Willamette Bridge/Janus Youth Programs, a continuum of services for homeless and street-dependent youth including: street outreach, peer counseling, youth employment and entrepreneurial programs, emergency and short-term shelter, transitional living, case management, independent living, and follow-up services.  Jerry also established the first streetwork/outreach effort in Portland, Oregon, and founded the Yellow Brick Road—a comprehensive, volunteer-staffed streetwork/outreach program.  Jerry currently works as a consultant and a trainer for Youth Development program design and implementation.

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