What past youth team members have said about their experiences…

“My experience with the Youth team & RR had such a huge impact on me.

The things I learned helped empower me to make changes in my life by educating me on how to handle conflict as well as putting up personal boundaries to protect myself.

The Youth team helped in building my confidence with communicating with my peers about topics that are sometimes uncomfortable or not often brought up.

I’ve been able to take everything I learned with me as I’ve gotten older and used the skills I’ve gained in my work environments, with family and friends.”

Jesse Greuter

“Participating in the Youth Team exposed me to social justice, self-development, and community building. Alongside my group members and facilitators, I learned more about myself and others each week. Truly, this group changed my life. It gave me an opportunity to expand on my ideas about the world in a safe, comfortable place. Participating in both the Respectful Relationships program and the Youth Team inspired me to pursue education and a career in helping children, youth, and families. If you are considering it, do it! You will not regret it"

Maddy Moore

“In my early school years, I so often found myself alongside my fellow peers, meandering through the murky waters of young relationships. Too often without a guide to help steer our way, despite the clear need for facilitated navigation. We had questions, all of us, as is the nature of young minds. So when the school system fell short on the integration of in depth lessons on matters of consent, abuse, harassment, and clear communication, RR filled that gap in my learning. Those lessons encouraged me to join the Youth Team, and share the life changing answers to questions I had held close to me for far too long.”

Abby Fisher

“Participating in RR and the youth team helped me shape a respectful outlook both in my personal relationships and with the communities I live in. Years later, I continue to use the interpersonal skills I learned to be more kind, tolerant, and considerate to myself and the people in my life.”

Jaydon Thompson

“Being part of the youth team for Respectful Relationships was the key to learning about respectful relationships, something that lacked and is very important for a young adolescent However, having youth mentor the class with their peers in it was a unique and helpful way of learning, not only did I get to learn but I got to teach others. Doing so helped me retain far more information, Furthermore having teachers or mentors the same age as you is quite helpful because its easier to relate to them.”

Twyla Starr

"It takes few trail blazers to make ease for many."

Rylan Lamarche

“My experience of RR and the youth team was the definition of acceptance, it’s a place where you have the freedom to express who you are with no judgement. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn to work as a team but you also have to opportunity to step out of your boundaries comfortably and be yourself while making new amazing friends.”

Sydney White