Block Club Chicago: West Side Violence Prevention Group Helping CPS Design Alternatives To Cops In Schools: ‘A Whole Different Way Of Them Doing Things’

January 28, 2021

From Block Club Chicago.

By: Pascal Sabino | Thursday, January 28th, 2021

West Side Violence Prevention Group Helping CPS Design Alternatives To Cops In Schools: ‘A Whole Different Way Of Them Doing Things’

We are so proud of the Mikva students in Chicago who hosted the Municipal Candidates Forum this past Friday! During the event, students shared policy priorities for their communities and candidates shared how they will address these priorities and support youth voice in local government.

#democracyisaverb
#youthvoice
#elections2023

Quote: I was impressed with all of the students who shared very personal experiences that drove their interest in policy. Policy is personal! - Project Soapbox Civic Partner

Thank you to all of our civic partners who show up and support our students.

#mikvachallenge #projectsoapbox

We believe community engagement is core to a thriving democracy, and that change happens best through communities coming together for a common goal.

Photo: Community Clean-up with Gage Park with NLI youth,Summer 2022.