Youth Leadership

Using a social justice framework for our work means we’re dedicated to ensuring that those impacted by policies and practices have the opportunity to advocate on their own behalf.  Moreover, it is essential that everyone learn about how trauma and violence impact the lives of girls and young women in this country and at Crittenton we believe that there are no better teachers than young women survivors of violence. To this end, we provide opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills so that that young women can speak their own truths.

• We host and participate in convenings, meetings, conferences, etc. with advocates, government agencies, foundations and policymakers so that we can increase the visibility and understanding about the needs and potential of marginalized girls and young women in America.
• Our Leadership Training Institute is in the early stages of formation and we invite your participation.
• We are committed to finding every opportunity to help young women health from the trauma they have experienced, and this includes offering them financial resources including scholarships and funds to come to Washington, D.C., to meet with policymakers.