Youth Groups connect young people with professionals in their topic of choice — in this case, sexual violence prevention. While SVP groups are common on college campuses, sexual violence in K-12 schools goes unnoticed all too often. Being part of a professionally run group gives members access to resources and viewpoints from local and national organizations. Many SVP organizations offer some youth programming.
See the list below to get started on your search!
If the SVP organization near you doesn’t offer a youth program, contact their advocacy staff member to propose one! SVP youth groups require informed leadership, and one of the best ways to be informed is to work with others who have been doing this work.
If a youth group of a larger organization doesn’t seem like the right fit for your school or community, consider starting a feminist club!