|
Position
Statement
Eliminate
the practices associated with unethical behavior in the Junior
Livestock Show Program through education. Internal communication
must be conducted with all organizations that are attempting to
implement a successful educational animal science program for youth. |
|
Desired
Outcomes
-
Request
that LCI bridge all stakeholders to keep communications going.
-
Develop
database that identifies the problem.
-
Develop
database of resources to address the problem.
-
Develop
database for existing laws addressing showring ethics.
-
Develop
a train-the-trainer program.
-
Develop
a database for successful resources to reach educational goals.
|
|
|
Action
Items
-
Develop
a resource library and resource list on ethics education. Ensure
educational materials are research‑based.
-
Develop
a judge's competency evaluation and list of recommended judges.
-
Empower
youth so that they can feel ownership for the program through
involving youth in policy making and oversight and in events
such as the National Youth Livestock Program Ethics Symposium.
-
Provide
a database suggesting successful alternatives to junior
auctions.
-
Conduct
research to decide how widespread the problem is and develop a
clearinghouse of information regarding the problem.
-
Promote
ethics in all aspects of youth development.
-
Implement
total quality management.
-
Provide
opportunities for symposiums such as this one for stakeholders.
-
Develop
and implement a train‑the‑trainer program.
|
|
