Youth Voices for Consent

10/18/2021

We're taking a break to recharge and realign with a team retreat early next year. Emails and all other inquiries will be responded to in January 2022. We'll be periodically checking our email if you need anything in the meantime. We'll be back next year with lots to share! Take care everyone. 💗

08/21/2021

Some parents feel awkward and reluctant to discuss bodies, consent and sexuality; their kids pay the price.

07/19/2021

Our first My Body, My Boundaries workshop of this summer is TOMORROW! There's still time to register if you haven't already!

If you are a parent with elementary age children, we would love for your family to participate in this interactive workshop that inspires ongoing healthy conversations at home.

This workshop is open to all families with elementary age children. Please complete the registration form to join. We will send you a Zoom link before the meeting.

Please share with family and friends!

Please fill out this form to register to attend a "My Body, My Boundaries" workshop hosted by Youth Voices for Consent! Once we receive your registration, we will send you information about the workshop on your requested date. If you have questions, please visit our website www.youthvoicesforconsent...

07/16/2021

My Body, My Boundaries is an evidence-based workshop that inspires ongoing healthy conversations at home. We accomplish this by teaching:

06/04/2021

Youth Voices for Consent is releasing our first zine all about consent! We've worked hard all semester to make this, so let's celebrate!

Come hang out with us June 26th so you can:
~ Pick up your copy of the zine
~ Learn more about our youth-led organization
~ Enjoy live music by local band Dusty Tupelo & The Windows
~ Dance and have fun!

This event will take place outside on Whitridge Ave in Charles Village. We'll have tables set up on the sidewalk to display our work and sell merchandise. Live music will be performed on the porch of 303 Whitridge Ave. Please remember to wear a mask!

This event is free to attend & welcome to all ages! Donations welcome!

All proceeds benefit our youth artists & activists

More details TBA

05/27/2021

We are so excited to welcome six adult allies to serve on our Board of Directors!

Our board consists of lawyers, nurses, artists, doulas, philosophers, and non-profit management leaders who are all committed to our goal to end sexual violence. Forming this board is a huge step for us as we work towards becoming a nonprofit, and we are so grateful that these talented individuals wish to serve in this integral role for our organization.

Welcome Joyell, Priya, Brandon, Jessica, Alison, and Diana to our team! 🎉

05/21/2021

We're partnering with TurnAround to host this month's episode of Youth Speaks: a series highlighting the perspective of youth in the movement to end sexual violence!

This months episode is all about how social media & mental health intersect with activism.

Tune in Thursday, May 27th at 1PM EDT! Streaming at TurnAround, Inc.

Youth Speaks is BACK with a brand new special episode in partnership with Baltimore-based, youth-run organization Youth Voices for Consent! Join us Thursday May 27th for this incredibly nuanced discussion on Social Media and Mental Health!

03/20/2021

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Baltimore? Come say hi and enjoy the nice weather with us at the community yard sale in Druid Hill Park! 🌞 There will be a dj and lots of cute handmade goods for sale or trade! We'll be selling all the merch we've made to raise money for our youth artists and activists. 💖

Event organized by .lynn

02/27/2021

We've decided to extend the deadline for applying to become a Board Member at Youth Voices for Consent! The deadline (previously February 26th) has been moved to NEXT FRIDAY MARCH 5TH! Apply soon if you are an adult who would like to become a part of YVC's Board of Directors and help our organization thrive!

To apply: fill out the google form linked below (you will find more about our expectations and guidelines there). We are looking to recruit 5-7 individuals to support the work of Youth Voices for Consent and to provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.

https://www.youthvoicesforconsent.org/board-application

02/24/2021

Join us in signing the petition calling for !

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Restorative Response Baltimore is working alongside the Coalition for Police Free Schools in Baltimore City's campaign for and , as we work with our youth and the communities that support them to end the school-to-prison pipeline. Share this campaign and use the hashtags and images to spread the word to get police out of our kids' schools and to get students, families, educators, and staff the support and resources they need in the face of the trauma our youth experience inside our schools.

Sign and share the petition for police free schools!

tinyurl.com/policefreebcpss