OUR STRATEGIES

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COHORT

This PUBLIC LEADERSHIP pathway prepares youth to become powerful civic leaders who challenge and transform institutions that perpetuate harm. Rooted in a human rights framework, the program develops young people’s capacity to lead campaigns, influence policy, and take direct action against systems of incarceration, deportation, gender-based violence, and displacement of young people. Youth gain practical skills in organizing, governance, and systems intervention—learning how public budgets, laws, and institutions operate so they can strategically disrupt them. They move beyond protest to become policy influencers, campaign strategists, and public decision-makers, leading efforts to divest from punitive systems and invest in community-based alternatives.

DINOLOGUES

A CULTURAL ORGANIZING PATHWAY emphasizing open dialogue, empathy, and mutual respect, encouraging participants to engage in meaningful conversations about their diverse experiences and perspectives. By fostering an atmosphere where learning is free of ego and judgment, we hope youth see beyond differences and recognize our shared humanity. Through film screenings, interactive discussions, and collaborative activities, we are on a journey to build a compassionate world.

YOUTH CARE CLINIC

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION FELLOWS

This LEGAL ACCESS & MUTUAL AID PATHWAY addresses the erosion of public services by building a youth-led mutual aid network, mental health support, trauma recovery, and legal resources. Our youth-led care team trains and partners adults with legal and medical expertise to ensure services validate the voices of young people seeking treatment and care.

The ENTREPRENEUR AND EDUCATION PATHWAY grows skills that can be applied to social justice careers, including campaign management, legal advocacy, digital organizing, and community-building. Connecting youth with professionals in the fields of law, social work, advocacy, and organizing to provide mentorship and career guidance. Fellows gain skills in drafting policy proposals, analyzing local budgets, and preparing public testimony. Fellows present their ideas directly to decision-makers and serve on youth commissions, equity task forces, or public oversight boards. They lead public campaigns that apply pressure to institutions—from organizing town halls and press conferences to coordinating school walkouts, rallies, or divestment campaigns.

A CULTURAL ORGANIZING PATHWAY giving adults the tools for better communication with young people. Adultism trainings and intergenerational events close generational gaps, and shift building power to include innovative ideas that young people bring to the table. RE:Frame works to grow recognition of the value of youth voice, as they offer unique perspectives on issues directly affecting their lives.

ADULT ALLY NETWORK