For young Philadelphians in residential care, speaking up can be an act of civic engagement, ombudsperson says
Philadelphia’s ombudsperson office is training youth in the juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health systems to advocate for themselves as a form of civic engagement. The office assists these residents in understanding their rights and transforming personal complaints into systemic changes within the city's care facilities. This initiative aims to empower vulnerable young people by ensuring their voices directly influence the quality of the services they receive.
The city office advocates for people in juvenile justice, child welfare and behavioral health care, teaching them their rights and helping turn their complaints into change.
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