Brattleboro
The Brattleboro, Vermont community became Vermont's third QYD Community™ on September 24, 2021. This steering committee was the project's third, and began operation in 2019. On October 18 2022, Brattleboro became the first ever Two Star QYD Community™! Today, the steering committee is working toward a third star by planning a youth conference. Made possible with funding from VT Children's Trust Foundation.
Benchmarks Met
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Welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space in the community for any youth (including LBGTQ youth, youth of color, disadvantaged youth) to gather safely when out of school.
2
Funding by the community in support of youth programs.
3
A professional youth-mentoring program serving the community.
4
An elected community youth council, consisting of high school students that will advise the community on issues directly and indirectly related to youth.
5
“Youth Are Welcome!” posters displayed by downtown businesses.
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Youth access to social services and resources outside of a school setting.
8
Effective recruitment of young people for local community-wide committees.
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Extraordinary Benchmark Alternative: community show of support for youth by voting in favor of granting 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in local elections
