ITI Musings Blog

Youth prevention efforts often focus on external factors—education, resources, or policies intended to guide young people toward healthy, positive decisions. However, a model developed years ago by psychologist Abraham Maslow provides a robust framework for understanding human behavior’s internal motivations. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a theory outlining the stages of human motivation, offers invaluable insights for youth prevention programs. The Foundation: Basic Needs The

The ITI Empowerment Model, a simple framework that prioritizes youth engagement, capacity building, and creating meaningful opportunities for youth to take action.