To empower youth to be vital participants in decision making processes at all levels.
This July youth from all over the state convened at the California Department of Public Health’s 3rd annual Ending Violence Against Women and Teen Dating Violence (VAW/TDV) Forum for primary prevention advocates. Youth participants interviewed and filmed each other at the forum and the BOM (Boss of Me) Team from Youth Radio developed a video. Check it out!
Senate President Darrell Steinberg
June 1, 2010
Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA
Cal Center is a non-profit civic education organization, engaging youth by sparking their interest with exposure to real excitement of the democratic process, sustaining it with active, hands-on programs on topics that are meaningful to young people.
Through our programs, thousands of young people have become active players in the public policies affecting their communities, cities and states. In addition to making informed decisions on today’s issues, youth gain the skills to thoughtfully assess questions of tomorrow!
The Statewide Youth Board on Obesity Prevention (SYBOP) engages youth throughout California as advocates to prevent childhood obesity. Click here to learn more about SYBOP!
Since 1998, the California Center’s Policy Leadership Program (PLP) has supported youth engaged in real-life research, planning and policy-making processes. Click here to learn more about PLP programs!
Women in Politics (WIP) is a four-day summer institute for young women from throughout California. Participants get a first-hand look the workings of state politics, focusing on issues affecting women and their communities. Click here to learn more about WIP!
Our longest running program, Capitol Focus is a three-day journey into the world of California politics. Participants get a first-hand look at how government works. Click here to learn more about Capitol Focus!
The Young Women’s Health Leadership Program (YWHLP) engages youth throughout California as advocates to improve the health conditions of women. Click here to learn more about YWHLP!
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