Youth Over Violence Summer Institute

The Youth Over Violence Summer Institute is a free, week-long day program in Los Angeles for high school students focused on violence prevention and social j... The program empowers youth between the ages of 14-19 by educating them on healthy relationships, promoting awareness of teen dating violence, and enhancing community organizing skills. After the summer, students will go back to school as leaders of campus-based violence prevention clubs, and become mentors to other students, identifying and cultivating the next generation of leaders. The Institute utilizes a combination of educational sessions, trauma-informed activities, field trips, and internship projects.