Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members serve as ambassadors to create a healthy school and community environment. In order to reinforce our Department’s core value of “Safeguarding Our Future,” the SUSD Department of Public Safety’s YAB members meet with the Chief of Police on an ongoing basis to offer a voice for the youth regarding law enforcement.
Why Join Us?
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a unique opportunity for students striving to vocalize the needs of youth by serving as ambassadors to the SUSD Department of Public Safety.
YAB members develop skills that empower them to create a healthy school and community environment. The role of a YAB member is to provide the voice and perspective of local youth to guide the efforts of the Department’s policies and programs concerning young people and the community. YAB members will meet with the Chief of Police on an ongoing basis to:
- Serve as a youth ambassador for the SUSD Department of Public Safety
- Reflect, advise and provide feedback on policies and youth programs
- Gain skills in leadership, civic engagement and advocacy
- Build active strategies for change and make an impact in your community
The Youth Advisory Board advises SUSD Department of Public Safety on strategies to engage young people in community policing and seeks to strengthen youth participation and advocacy in youth-led initiatives. Given the important core value of “Safeguarding Our Future,” we are especially interested in young people who meet the following requirements:
- An ability to constructively participate in a fair and open-minded manner
- An ability to consider a broad range of views that reflect the diversity of the community
- Good knowledge and understanding of the local issues that are relevant to young people
- An ability to facilitate communication and engagement with young people
- A capacity to commit to the Youth Advisory Board for the required duration
- A willingness to celebrate the success and achievements of young people in the cities of Stockton and Manteca
It’s also expected that the Youth Advisory Board members shall avail themselves to attend youth-focused meetings as required by SUSD Department of Public Safety and provide quarterly reports to the organization detailing activities and impact at local, national and global levels.
Requirements
- Must be between the ages of 13 to 18
- 2.0 GPA minimum
- Is a current SUSD or MUSD student
- A willingness to grow as a leader and share your skills with peers
Expectations
- Attendance and active participation in meetings
- Promote serious dialogue with Stockton area youth
- Advise the Chief of Police with current issues of importance concerning the youth
- Provide feedback to staff on how to best inspire young people to make great choices and build a strong rapport between the youth community and the Department
- Advocate for your peers within your communities
- Have a voice in identifying areas for improvement within your school and community, and build active strategies for change
- Apply your passion, intellect and creativity to issues that matter to young people
