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Street Law / Topics / Youth Advocacy

Youth Advocacy

Street Law strives not only to educate young people about the law, but to empower them to take an active role in the civic affairs of their schools, communities, and countries. Our youth advocacy programs teach young people how to identify problems and make positive change in their lives and the lives of others.

Programs

Breakfast with a Legend

Street Law’s Breakfast with a Legend™ program is a rewarding way for legal organizations of all sizes to give back to their communities by empowering young people through law-related education. In a series of classroom visits, participating attorneys, paralegals, and Legends — local leaders from law-related professions who have contributed... Read more

Closing the Gap: Civic Leadership for Youth

An initiative in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. to teach African American youths about the importance of civil rights history, its impact on their rights and responsibilities, and how they can be active, engaged members of their communities. Read more

Community Works

Community Works combines education and action to reduce teen victimization and involve youth in their communities. This curriculum is appropriate for those with little teaching experience or limited time for lesson planning. The two-volume set is full of highly interactive activities that build leadership and communication skills. The program... Read more

Summer Associates Program

Summer associates at DC law firms teach young people valuable, practical lessons about employment law, advocacy, and conflict resolution. This program provides firms with a wonderful opportunity to enhance the experience of its summer associates, while helping teens develop important knowledge and skills. Read more

Youth Act!

The Youth Act!® program teaches young people how to advocate for meaningful change in their communities. Using the advocacy process as a guide, youths design and participate in a community problem-solving project. Read more