Youth Leadership Institute

The Youth Over Violence (YOV) Leadership Institute is a program of Peace Over Violence (POV). The five-week program is aimed at empowering youth between the ages of 14-19 by educating them on healthy relationships, promoting awareness of teen dating violence, and enhancing community organizing skills.

We are looking for youth who are committed to building and making powerful social change through awareness, advocacy, and policy change. After the summer, students will go back to school as leaders of campus-based violence prevention clubs, and become mentors to other students, identifying and cultivating the next generation of leaders. The Institute utilizes a combination of educational sessions, trauma-informed activities, and internship projects. 

WHEN: June 28th-July 29th. Graduation ceremony is August 6th.

MEETINGS: We meet Tuesday-Thursday. Meetings will be a mixture of prevention education and self-care activities. 

Applications are due June 1st. Apply today!