Queens County D.A. – Apply Today

Are you interested in Law and Criminal Justice? Then join The Exploring Program at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office! This is your chance to visit the DA’s Office and the Queens Criminal Court in order to learn about the many legal careers that exist right here in Queens! This program will include tours of the

NYCLU Teen Activist Project

TAP brings together teens from all over the NYC area to discuss civil liberties issues, such as students’ rights, confidential health care rights for minors, racial justice, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, freedom of speech – and more. TAP members meet weekly to discuss social justice issues and get hands-on training in peer education and community

American Conference on Diversity

We bring together HS students from across NJ and NY to explore racism, sexism, classism, ableism and other forms of oppression. Students are challenged to think critically about the way social justice issues affect their lives, schools and communities! Youth create an action plan to bring back to their schools and communities to reduce bullying,

Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQ Youth

The Hetrick-Martin Institute believes all young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential. Hetrick-Martin creates this environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth between the ages of 13 and 24 and their families. Through a comprehensive package of direct

Urban Youth Collaborative

Led by students, the Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) brings together New York City students to fight for real education reform that puts students first. Demanding a high quality education for all students, our young people struggle for social, economic, and racial justice in our schools and communities. Visit program’s website  

Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM)

YouthPower! is a youth-led program that builds the leadership and power of low-income Desi youth in NYC to win educational and immigrant justice.  YouthPower! members are ages 13-21 and attend NYC public schools, public colleges, and/or are low-wage workers.  Through political education and campaign skills development, we seek to build a new generation of working

Youth Justice Board

In New York City, police officers often have some choice about whether or not to arrest a young person. The choices they make have serious consequences – for youths, for public safety, for police-community relationships, and for the justice system. In June 2015, the Youth Justice Board will publish recommendations about how to reduce rates

Global Youth Service Day

GYSD is celebrated each year in more than 135 countries, with young people working together–and with schools, youth organizations, nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, national service programs, government agencies, and  adult mentors– to address the world’s most critical issues and change their communities. Visit program’s website

Access for Young Women

Access for Young Women (AFYW) is now in its 19th year of providing valuable leadership opportunities to young women ages 12-18. The program has demonstrated proven results in increasing girl’s self-esteem, academic performance, leadership skills, and knowledge of gender issues. AFYW provides an intensive 30 week leadership development curriculum that includes training in public speaking,

Youth Power @ Make the Road NY

Make the Road NY’s programs reach the low-income youth most at risk and support them in becoming effective thinkers, leaders and decision-makers. Our grassroots campaigns give young people—many of whom feel powerless and alienated—a voice in policies that affect them. Our programs provide academic and emotional support, cultivate creativity and critical thinking skills, and helps