YAB Application
What is the YAB?
The Youth Advisory Board informs the agenda and goals of the Brownsville Anti-Violence Project. This includes presenting and executing ideas for community projects, engagement and mobilization. Youth will develop and execute an event that addresses the issue of youth gun and gang violence during the 6 month membership period.

Who can be a part of the YAB?
Any youth 14-24 years old who lives in Brownsville (11212) and has demonstrated or can communicate a dedication to ending violence in Brownsville. The will be an application and interview process. The application deadline is May, 24 2013. The first cohort will begin July, 2013.

Is the YAB a stipend program?
Yes.  Brownsville Anti-Violence Project will provide youth with a monthly stipend for the membership duration. Each stipend will be paid to the youth so long as they are in good standing as of the end date of the stipend period.
 
Where and how often does the YAB meet?
Generally, the YAB will convene at 444 Thomas S. Boyland St. Each board member will serve for 6 months and dedicated 5 hours a week split between two days a week. One day of the week youth will focus on building anti-violence projects and campaign ideas and the next day will youth focus on training workshops needed to execute project and campaign ideas. Each member will play a unique role tailored to individual personal strengths and completing project tasks.  
 
What is the mission of the YAB?
To incorporate youth’s voice in the conversation of curing violence in the community and to find ways to build youth capacity to cure violence

ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE CHANGES ONLY UNTIL Friday, May 24, 2013, 3pm. AFTER THIS DATE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE ANSWERS ON YOUR APPLICATION.
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First Name, Last Name: *
Address: *
Best Contact Number or Social Media Contact: *
Email: *
Do you currently live in Brownsville (11212)? If yes, since when? *
Do you have photo ID (state ID, school ID, or benefit card with photo)? *
Do you have access to your social security card and birth certificate? *
Do you have proof of address? *
Are you 14-24 years old? *
Are you ...
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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If you do not have a HS diploma or GED and you are NOT enrolled in school, what is the highest grade that you completed?
Are you currently enrolled in school or an educational program?
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If yes, please indict your year and school/program?
Do you work or actively volunteer?
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If yes, where and since when?
Are you involved in pro-social team based activities (sports team, youth program, church group)?
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If yes, please explain:
Please indict your best availability for additional BAVP advisory board activities: *
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5pm-9pm
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In what ways are you comfortable serving the youth advisory board?
Please use the blank text box below to input an additional answer not provide below and rank your comfortability on a scale of 0-10
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Public Speaking *
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Idea sharing *
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Adminstrative Assistance *
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Event Promotion *
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Youth engagement *
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Social Media *
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Artistic Sharing *
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Event set-up and design *
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In what area/section/developments of Brownsville do you have the most positive connection with? (Please List Only 3)
In what area/section/developments of Brownsville do you have the least positive connection with? (Please List Only 3)
What are your best personal attributes? (Please check all that apply)
Other:
Please tell us about any hobbies or special talents:
Please tell us about any goal(s) you have for the next 6 months. Your goal(s) may be personal, educational or professional:
Please answer ONE of the following questions: (1) what is violence? (2) how does violence affect everyone in the community? (3) what can young people do to stop violence in the community? Please be thorough with your answer. *
Please answer the following question: why do you want to join the Brownsville Anti-Violence Project's Youth Advisory Board? Please be thorough with your answer. *
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