Youth Advisory Council

District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for high school students from freshman to senior year in Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop to make their voices heard about the public safety needs of Suffolk County. The mission of the council is to explore issues of juvenile justice and outreach, with the primary goal of building community while improving the health and safety of county youth.

The council will:

·     Provide general advice to the DA’s office on juvenile crime issues.

·     Study the role of the SCDAO in preventing crime.

·     Positively impact the safety and health of young Suffolk County residents.

·     Help address teen gun use.

·     Address a variety of issues: gang violence, bullying, and online safety.

·     Expose young people to careers in law enforcement, the judicial system, and public service.

·     Expand public speaking, critical thinking, and advocacy skills.

The application deadline has been EXTENDED for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Applications are now due by Friday, December 20, 2024.

Selected applicants will be notified on or before January 10, 2025.

Please contact Chelsea.Jones@mass.gov if you have any questions.