This Work is Rooted in Who I Am
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An interview with Andrea Gil, youth leader in San Francisco’s Community Action Model I am Bits and Pieces, Blended My family is complex. I don’t have one identity. I have … Continued
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YLI’s 120th Policy Win Wipes Juvenile Fees from the Books
|Campaign Victories
When a critical new law is passed, we celebrate. There’s that flood of relief, that flush of jubilation, punctuated by cheers, tears, and hugs all around. Those of us who … Continued
YLI’s 119th Policy Win Means Jobs for Fresno Youth
|Campaign Victories
“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
These are the Solutions: An Interview with Lola Amador
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Lola Amador is a senior at Independent Study School in Marin and serves on the Marin County Youth Commission. The tragic events at Parkland ignited her organizing efforts on gun … Continued
Queens and Kings: Daya’s Poem
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Queens and Kings –by Daya Smith-Mojica U see i tried to build myself back up because i didn’t like who i saw in the mirror but as i tried to … Continued
We Stand with the Dreamers
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Dear YLI friends and family, It is with conflicted heart that I write you in response to the ongoing politics in Washington, D.C. as it relates to the 800,000 young people … Continued
Begin at the Beginning: New Merced Office Gears up to Listen and Learn
|Our History
On Wednesday, February 28th, YLI will be expanding our offices for the first time in 14 years! This expansion celebrates the incredible work of YLI’s youth, communities, and staff over our 27 years … Continued
Trump Freezes Critical Resource for Mental Illness and Substance-Abuse
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Where do community health professionals go to find effective interventions for preventing and treating mental illness and substance-use disorders? The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, a database containing … Continued