Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in being a member of the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence Youth Advisory Board. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

The GCCFN Youth Advisory Board program provides an opportunity for concerned young people in our community to assist with education and advocacy on behalf of GCCFN and survivors of interpersonal violence. Participants receive specialized training on dating/domestic violence and sexual assault as well as the programs and services available through GCCFN, in order to help serve as advocates and influencers within their schools and social networks. Members of the YAB also provide vital feedback to GCCFN staff to better reach and serve youth through our programming, curricula, and outreach marketing.

Applicants must agree to adhere to Center confidentiality policies. Any applicants under 18 years of age must have parental consent to participate.
GCCFN Youth Advisory Board Objectives

Empower Youth Leadership in Advocacy: Develop confident, informed, and socially conscious youth leaders who can speak out against violence and injustice in their communities.

Center Youth Voice in Agency Decisions: Empower youth to contribute lived experience, insight, and innovation to shape programs, policies, and outreach strategies.

Strengthen Prevention and Awareness Through Youth-Led Strategies: Engage youth in developing relevant, culturally responsive prevention campaigns and education efforts for young people.

Encourage Prevention through Peer Engagement: Use peer-to-peer influence to challenge harmful norms, promote healthy relationships, and prevent violence.

Amplify Survivor Voices and Center Lived Experience: Engage youth in promoting dignity, justice, and healing for survivors, with an emphasis on respectful storytelling and survivor-led approaches.

Advance Equity, Inclusion, and Representation: Ensure diverse youth perspectives—especially from historically marginalized communities—are represented in the agency’s work.

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* 5. Age

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* 6. School

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* 7. Current grade

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* 8. Gender identity

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