ITI Musings and More

Nov 4

Embracing Free Play and Infinite Games for Healthy Youth Development

As our society becomes more structured and achievement-oriented, youth increasingly find themselves in environments with rigid schedules...

Oct 24

The Vital Role of Engaging Youth in Prevention Efforts: Why It Matters and How to Foster Meaningful Involvement

As #PreventionMonth enters its last week, this is an ideal time to acknowledge that prevention programs and campaigns focusing on...

Oct 9

Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Youth Prevention Efforts

Youth prevention efforts often focus on external factors—education, resources, or policies intended to guide young people toward...

Sep 28

Make Empowerment More than a Buzzword

At ITI and Indiana SADD, we believe youth have the power to create meaningful, healthy change in their communities. We know that...

Oct 11, 2021

That's Humanity.

So there we were, in the quad on a grassy lawn about to begin a new exercise. This one was supposed to be tough...

Oct 11, 2021

Courage and Summer Camp

Here is another Google discovery. This post was written by former ITI participant/facilitator, Conlin Durbin. You may find his orignal...

Oct 11, 2021

An ITI Adventure in Kentucky

The ITI facilitation team has been privileged to work with thousands of Indiana youth and adult participants through the years. While we'll