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Young People's Caucus (YPC)
The Young People's Caucus is a Youth Network, comprised of youth and adult partners, who engage in a series of conversations that explore the ways groups across Maine can deepen and align YPC's work in support of young people. This is an opportunity for policy makers to connect and learn from young people across Maine on topics that are important to them. State legislators from both parties have participated, posing questions and listening to the perspectives of a diverse group of young adults from across Maine. Topics have included substance use prevention, youth employment, youth homelessness, juvenile justice reform, and school, climate, and discipline practices. This is an effort to create and grow a network of adults supporting youth and youth supporting each other to build power with a focus on those youth who have been systemically harmed, oppressed and invisibilized. (description taken from YPC's website)
The Young People's Caucus is seeking statewide youth leaders for paid positions. If you are a young person reading this and are interested in participating in these conversations and organizing around this work, reach out to Savo at laurensavo@maineyouthcourt.org.
To find out more information, click this link here that will bring you to the Young People's Caucus website.
The Young People's Caucus is a Youth Network, comprised of youth and adult partners, who engage in a series of conversations that explore the ways groups across Maine can deepen and align YPC's work in support of young people. This is an opportunity for policy makers to connect and learn from young people across Maine on topics that are important to them. State legislators from both parties have participated, posing questions and listening to the perspectives of a diverse group of young adults from across Maine. Topics have included substance use prevention, youth employment, youth homelessness, juvenile justice reform, and school, climate, and discipline practices. This is an effort to create and grow a network of adults supporting youth and youth supporting each other to build power with a focus on those youth who have been systemically harmed, oppressed and invisibilized. (description taken from YPC's website)
The Young People's Caucus is seeking statewide youth leaders for paid positions. If you are a young person reading this and are interested in participating in these conversations and organizing around this work, reach out to Savo at laurensavo@maineyouthcourt.org.
To find out more information, click this link here that will bring you to the Young People's Caucus website.
BLACK LIVES MATTER! - STATEMENT FROM MAINE YOUTH COURT STAFF (June 1st, 2020)
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Maine Youth Court condemns anti-Black violence by police and justice systems.
We support and celebrate youth who are showing up in the face of these injustices in whatever ways they need to — be it through outrage or protesting, caring for themselves and their loved ones, or grieving and healing.
In a restorative process, we ask, “What needs to be done to repair the harm?” We urge our supporters, volunteers, and community partners to always listen to Black youth and support their visions, their wants, and their needs. With youth leadership and direction, our staff recommit to taking meaningful action towards ending racism and advancing racial justice both in our organization and in our communities. We hope our supporters and collaborators do the same.
In solidarity, we choose to not be silent.
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Maine Youth Court condemns anti-Black violence by police and justice systems.
We support and celebrate youth who are showing up in the face of these injustices in whatever ways they need to — be it through outrage or protesting, caring for themselves and their loved ones, or grieving and healing.
In a restorative process, we ask, “What needs to be done to repair the harm?” We urge our supporters, volunteers, and community partners to always listen to Black youth and support their visions, their wants, and their needs. With youth leadership and direction, our staff recommit to taking meaningful action towards ending racism and advancing racial justice both in our organization and in our communities. We hope our supporters and collaborators do the same.
In solidarity, we choose to not be silent.
Some of our Community Collaborators
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