Youth Advisory Council

District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for residents aged 13-17 from Boston, Revere, Chelsea, 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, 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 Youth Advisory Council will kick off with a meeting the week of October 23, 2023. Thereafter, the group will meet once every quarter for a total of four times per year. A small stipend will be provided. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 6, 2023.

The application packet is available here.

El paquete de aplicación está disponible aquí.

Please email completed applications to Domonique.Williams@mass.gov