Policy & Advocacy

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

The Link is a member of the Youth Services Network (YSN) which is a state-wide coalition of organizations providing support, shelter and housing to youth experiencing homelessness and/or sexual exploitation. We work in collaboration with our YSN partner organizations, our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors and most importantly youth to reduce and end youth homelessness, sex trafficking and to reform the juvenile justice system.

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CEO Beth Holger behind podium with sign that reads "Shelter Saves Lives"
Youth testifying at Minnesota State Capitol

Youth Leadership in Policy & Advocacy

The Link provides paid opportunities for youth who want to learn more about and become involved in the movements to end youth homelessness, sex trafficking, and reforming the juvenile justice system. We provide opportunities for youth to help design and write legislation, get training in legislative advocacy, opportunities to testify at the State and Nation’s Capitals and more. Youth are the drivers, inspiration, and leaders of the movements. With their leadership, we know that we can and will reduce and end youth homelessness, sex trafficking and be able to reform the juvenile justice system!