Indiana
Point of Youth:
Developing
Advocates for Safe Communities
is a youth advisory group to the
state decision-makers on substance abuse and public safety issues. Much
like the Commission and Council's adult steering committees, this group
of young people from around the state advises the Governor and General
Assembly on substance abuse and public safety. They are developing an action
plan to implement in their own communities and serve as a link between
state policy-makers and the youth whose lives are directly impacted by
policies surrounding substance abuse and public safety. |
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QUICK
STATS
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39 Members
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10 Males,
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29 Females
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9th grade - 1
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10th - 9
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11th - 13
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12th - 16
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Urban and Rural Areas
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The
39 Indiana Point of Youth Members that make up the class of 2000-2001 represent
several different communities in Indiana. They meet eight times on Saturdays
every month throughout the year. They come from very diverse settings and
backgrounds including private and public schools. Representing urban and
rural environments, they range from 15 to 18 years old. Some of them have
a lot of experience with advocacy groups and were members of the inaugural
class for 1998-1999 while others are just beginning to get involved for
their own reasons. We are very proud of this class and excited about the
upcoming year and for years to follow. |
