Youth
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www.bsyac.ca The Brampton-Springdale Youth Advisory Council has been created to empower the youth to actively participate in designing and developing solutions for issues that confront them. The BSYAC is a non-partisan platform that gives youth in Brampton the opportunity to speak openly and directly with their peers. BSYAC was created by Member of Parliament, Dr. Ruby Dhalla and is composed of a group of dedicated youth who work closely with organizations, stakeholders, educators and government officials in Brampton, to advise them on matters relating to the needs and concerns of youth, the effectiveness of existing policies and the establishment of new programs to engage youth. The council aims to develop solutions to address the issue of youth violence by creating a dialogue between young people, community members and elected officials. MANDATE A. To provide youth with the opportunity to design and develop solutions for issues that affect and impact youth. B. To work closely with stakeholders and organizations in Brampton-Springdale to generate awareness and promote greater engagement of youth in creating a safe community C. To generate youth based solutions directed specifically towards the prevention of crime and rehabilitation of youth D. Act as a link for all levels of government, Peel Police and community organizations seeking advice on effective ways of engaging youth in the Brampton-Springdale community VALUES v We believe youth are integral parts of their communities and, as such, have inherent rights and responsibilities. v We believe that youth should be encouraged and given the opportunity to take a leading role in issues which affect their lives; and that youth should be consulted whenever decisions that affect them are being made v We believe that an investment in young people is an investment in the future. GOALS A. To engage youth to take action on issues, policies, and programs that impact their lives B. To develop and maintain effective communication with youth and youth-serving organizations C. To provide direct input into government decision making processes on issues affecting youth D. To foster initiatives for and by youth. If you are interested in making a difference in Brampton, please contact info@bsyac.ca See Also: |
Authorized and paid for by the Brampton-Springdale Federal Liberal Riding Association