By Bob Katzen
Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced the creation of the first-ever Youth Council to advise her office about critical issues facing youth and help the council members build skills as leaders and advocates. The council would be comprised of 18 members between the ages of 14-18 from regions across the state.
Supporters say the council will offer their perspective to help inform and advise the Attorney General’s Office on issues that affect them, including bias and discrimination, mental health, social media use, anti-bullying, school safety, environmental justice, gun violence prevention and government accountability.
“Our young people are our next generation of leaders,” said Campbell. “Far too often, they are left out of conversations about issues that directly impact them. As a mother of two boys, I am fully committed to addressing the challenges facing our youth, and as your Attorney General, I’m proud to seek out young voices to inform our work in these spaces.”
“I’m excited to be part of the … Youth Council because it provides me with a unique opportunity to learn how the Attorney General and state government address matters that are important to young people,” said Youth Council Member Victoria Mukiibi. “Through my past community involvement, I have come to appreciate the importance of youth engagement. I’m eager to collaborate with my peers to add our voices to the conversations that shape decisions that impact our communities.”