YLI’s 119th Policy Win Means Jobs for Fresno Youth
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“There is no way to get out if there is nothing to do. That was my personal connection, the increasing gang violence, and what it has done to my community….Youth … Continued
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Youth-Led Sticker Shock Campaign Raises Awareness about Underage Drinking
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The air was still cool on the morning of October 28th when youth leaders from YLI and Fresno County Friday Night Live gathered in front of the local FoodsCo with … Continued
Marin County Youth Commissioners Policy Win Reduces Youth Drug Use
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Last month, yli celebrated its 103rd policy win! The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to enhance the Social Host Ordinance (SHO), which holds adults responsible for underage alcohol … Continued
Successful 1st ever statewide Youth Commission Convening
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“The Youth Commission Convention was one of the most impactful things I’ve done as a part of Marin County Youth Commission.” Ethan Strull shared this reflection during the closing activity … Continued
Gender-Neutral Restrooms in San Marin High School
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“Everyone should be able to be who they want to be.” – San Marin High School Student For the last two years, youth in Novato have been working with students … Continued
Fresno Youth Policy Win: “Safe Place” Fresno Unified School District
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On Wednesday, March 8, Fresno Unified School District unanimously passed the “Safe Place School District” policy, to make schools safe for undocumented youth and their families. ICE agents will not … Continued
Marin Forum on Teen Drinking Highlight Marin County Youth Commissioners
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By Janis Mara, Marin Independent Journal POSTED: 08/31/16, 6:38 PM PDT Thirty-three Marin teens intercepted on a party bus carrying drugs and alcohol in June. Recurring violationsof Marin’s social host … Continued
Fresno’s First-Ever Youth Commissioners Appointed By Mayor and City Council
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Sixteen youth leaders in high school and college were sworn in last week as the very first members of The City of Fresno’s Youth Commission. The Youth Commissioners were selected and … Continued