Civic Champions now enrolling for fall
- Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
- Aug 22
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Civic Champions is a program for middle and high school aged youth to learn about the power of advocacy within the various levels of government, the “School-to-Prison Pipeline,” the systems of education, healthcare, and criminal justice, and form Youth Executive Committees that assist in helping to launch and or facilitate restorative practices in participating partner schools.
CIVIC CHAMPIONS LEARN:
ADVOCACY
The power of advocacy in school and community
GOVERNMENT
The 3 levels of government
(Federal, State, Local)
CREATING POLICY
The basics of creating policies in local legislature
RESTORATIVE PRACTICES
The power of restorative practices in traditional k-12 educational institutions
Through our school-based and summer learning initiatives youth showed growth in understanding of critical systems and overall engagement in civics experiences such as:
Site visits to city council meetings, legislative offices, and advocacy events.
Youth-led “Activist Corner” sessions, addressing youth violence and mental health.
Lobbying sessions with staff from Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson’s office.
By amplifying youth voices and equipping them with civic knowledge, our initiatives transform participants into conscious leaders and community connectors. They don’t just learn about systems—they shape them.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Join Civic Champions today!
Sign up for our community based cohort here:
Learn more about the program here:
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