Young Leaders Against Violence - Safe Haven Ministries

Local Youth-Led Coalition

Young Leaders Against Violence

About YLAV

Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) is a local youth-led coalition focused on dating and sexual abuse awareness and prevention. The group is made up of high school (9th-12th grade) aged students from Kent County that share a common interest in eliminating violence from our communities. The group meets to organize events, social media campaigns, movie screenings, and meetings with community leaders. YLAV is mentored by the leadership of Safe Haven Ministries.

Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are open now through July 1.

Young Leaders Against Violence Application

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Are you a returning YLAV member?

If selected for an interview, which would be most accessible and easiest for you?

Participation in Young Leaders Against Violence requires a commitment to regular participation in weekly meetings and occasional weekend activities. For the fall semester YLAV participants will receive a stipend to help alleviate some barriers to participation. The group will meet 3–4 times per month on Tuesday evenings both virtually and in-person from September–May; the meeting schedule may change to accommodate the needs of the group. Are you able to commit to participating in these regular meetings?

YLAV will meet both in-person and virtually using Zoom. Safe Haven has followed guidance from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Kent County Health Department with regard to COVID-19. We will continue to look to these agencies to inform our COVID-19 mitigation policies in the future, including in making decisions about meeting virtually vs. in-person, masking, etc. We understand that not everyone has access to WiFi and a personal computer, and we are committed to removing these barriers to participation. Would you require assistance obtaining access to an internet connection and computer?

How did you hear about Young Leaders Against Violence? Why do you want to join?

What social justice issues are you most passionate about?

What skills do you hope to gain from participating in Young Leaders Against Violence?

What does your estimated schedule for extracurriculars (ex: theatre, clubs, sports) and work look like for the next school year? If you do not know your exact schedule, what activities do you plan to participate in?

What’s next?
Applicants will be contacted in late June to begin scheduling interviews for July and August. YLAV will host a kick-off event on August 27, and regular meetings will begin in September. In the meantime, please reach out to prevention@shmgr.org with any questions!

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