The Brampton-Springdale Youth Advisory Council (BSYAC) is a movement for youth by youth. Rooted deep in the community, the group empowers youth from across Brampton to provide them with rational alternatives to the problems that they face everyday such as gang violence and peer pressure. The goal of the council is to instill change in our community. Please take the time to explore the site and our efforts. We are always welcoming new youth so feel free to contact us at info@bsayc.ca or join us at one our regular meetings.

MANDATE

A. To provide youth with the opportunity to design and develop solutions for issues that affect and impact youth.

B. To work closely with stakeholders and organizations in Brampton-Springdale to generate awareness and promote greater engagement of youth in creating a safe community

C. To generate youth based solutions directed specifically towards the prevention of crime and rehabilitation of youth

D. Act as a link for all levels of government, Peel Police and community organizations seeking advice on effective ways of engaging youth in the Brampton-Springdale community

VALUES

v We believe youth are integral parts of their communities and, as such, have inherent rights and responsibilities.

v We believe that youth should be encouraged and given the opportunity to take a leading role in issues which affect their lives; and that youth should be consulted whenever decisions that affect them are being made

v We believe that an investment in young people is an investment in the future.

GOALS

A. To engage youth to take action on issues, policies, and programs that impact their lives

B. To develop and maintain effective communication with youth and youth-serving organizations

C. To provide direct input into government decision making processes on issues affecting youth

D. To foster initiatives for and by youth.

If you are interested in making a difference in Brampton, please contact info@bsyac.ca