Youth Organizing
The Youth Organizing Group organizes and empowers backlog impacted youth to share their stories and speak out for an end to the SIJS backlog. In tandem with the legislative advocacy working group, youth leaders advocate with members of Congress. The group aspires to build community among impacted youth and act as partners with the broader coalition in defining advocacy strategy.
Accomplishments of the Youth Organizing Working Group:
Deferred Action resources created by youth for youth.
Youth resources developed for lawyers to share with youth.
Community meetings and know your rights trainings for impacted youth led by impacted youth.
Impacted youth trips to Washington D.C. for in-person advocacy.
Hiring of full-time youth organizer for the Coalition!
Contact Alejandra Cruz at alejandra@nipnlg.org to join the group or for more information.
If you are an impacted youth visit our Youth Hub for resources and additional ways to become involved.
Si eres un joven afectado por la demora de SIJS, visita nuestro Centro Juvenil para obtener recursos.