We are very excited with the new partnership with New Hope, a local non-profit who works throughout Massachusetts to build an anti-violence movement to end sexual and domestic violence. Donna and Heather from New Hope, Inc. of Milford joined us at the Center and gave the JAG Youth Council a miniature presentation on relationships, abusive patterns and bullying followed by some activities. The presentation evoked feelings about other topics that were not apparent issues on the surface. It was a meeting that evoked growth and also– a connection between members as they all feel the same way regarding many topics that they were unaware about. We are very thankful that the staff from New Hope came out and presented to some of our Youth and we look forward to the the return in the future!
Victoria Williams, the SCI AmeriCorps member responded to the meeting, “I am very proud of the maturity that was displayed by the Youth Council members when discussing some of these rather serious issues! It helped to create a safe space where some members were comfortable enough to share some of their personal stories and experiences.”