Goal

4. Work to insure that young people attend school, obey the law, and respect the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights..

Key Resources

Philadelphia School District-The Philadelphia School District has made youth safety in and out of school a major priority. Through its Office of School Climate and Safety, it is building partnerships between schools, City agencies, and communities to reduce violence against young people in and around our schools.

Code of Student Conduct-The School District's rule book governing student conduct. Download as a PDF file.

EPIC (Equal Partners in Change) Stakeholder Groups- Sponsored by the Department of Human Services, Stakeholder groups involve community organizations, City Departments, and schools in developing strategies and programs to reduce truancy and improve conditions facing young people. If you want to work directly on programs that promote youth civic responsibility in your neighborhood, get involved in a Stakeholder Group.

 Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)-Philadelphia's leading advocacy organization devoted to improving the lives and life chances of our region's children through thoughtful and informed advocacy. PCCY has played a leading role in campaigns for school funding, after-school programs, child care, and sustained state and federal support for young people.

School District Student Resources-Wide Student Government- School District resources for students in school and the community.

Youth United for Change An organization dedicated to developing young leaders in Philadelphia and empowering them to improve the quality of education and services in their communities to better meet their needs