ABSTRACT This article reveals possibilities to expand the role of youth within ecosocial work practice. The Where I Stand Youth Summit held in Chicago, Illinois, provided a safe space for young people to reflect upon their understanding of, and roles within, social and environmental justice movements. Drawing upon critical youth empowerment theory and participant observation, we note that youth shared experiences of oppression across unique social identities, while displaying authentic communication, acceptance, and desire for solidarity. Re-defining what knowledge matters, along with intention and self-restoration, also emerged as critical to building young people’s agency and power to effect social change.

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整合青年参与和生态社会工作：促进环境和社会正义的新可能性

摘要 本文揭示了扩大青年在生态社会工作实践中的作用的可能性。在伊利诺伊州芝加哥举行的我站青年峰会为年轻人提供了一个安全的空间，让他们反思他们对社会和环境正义运动的理解以及在其中扮演的角色。借鉴批判性青年赋权理论和参与者观察，我们注意到青年在独特的社会身份中分享压迫经历，同时表现出真实的沟通、接受和团结的愿望。重新定义重要的知识，以及意图和自我修复，也成为建立年轻人影响社会变革的能动性和力量的关键。