I joined the YEF Youth Advisory Board to support their mission of preventing children and young people from becoming involved in violence.

I am deeply passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and am driven by the success of others like myself . My diverse experiences within the community have equipped me to connect with individuals with complex needs, fostering empathy and inspiring meaningful action. With the support of my peers, I remain committed to ensuring that children and young people have a strong voice in decisions that impact them, particularly in the areas of policing and youth justice.

I joined the Youth Advisory Board to contribute to meaningful change in youth safety and justice. Being part of the board allows me to bring a young person’s perspective to key decisions, ensuring that policies and initiatives reflect the real challenges faced by today’s youth. It’s an opportunity to make a direct impact and advocate for evidence-based solutions.

I represent the diverse voices of youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to know that their voices are not only heard but are essential to developing effective solutions. My responsibilities include actively listening to the concerns, ideas, and aspirations of young people and working to help prevent them from being involved in violence.

I joined the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) because I believe in the mission of the YEF and I have a great interest in and I am very passionate about preventing children and young people from becoming involved in violence. All children & young people have a right to live a life safe from violence and the YEF work towards making that possible for all children & young people and I am honoured to be a part of that work by being a member of the YAB.

I joined YAB because it’s a powerful way to support the youth on a larger scale and ensure they receive the justice they truly deserve. It’s important to spread awareness that young people need care and attention, and that’s exactly what YAB stands for. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and advocate for their needs. 

I joined YAB through other organisations who had similar end goals. This was to help other young people with similar life experiences to me to not make the same mistakes I once made. I understood YEF was a big organisation in having a say in changing decision makers minds, policies and practices. I thought this would be the best place that I could get my opinions and my own feelings around matters close to my heart and make a change to young people.