Youth Voice Initiative
Mission Not Impossible:
The Youth Voice Initiative is a social welfare organization which authors and lobbies the innovative and groundbreaking laws we need to protect children from the dangers that arise from abuse and take away the tools for child predators who conspire to commit crimes against children, as well as the growing problem of domestic violence against men and fathers, as well as other abuses against our children. We also gather support for these laws and build awareness to the problems that inspire them.
Youth Voice Initiative is a registered 501c4 non-profit corporation.
Annual Report & Timeline
Annual Report
Year 2
January 1, 2010 - December 31,2010
This last year has been a busy and exciting year for Youth Voice Initiative. Not only is the federal April's Law Petition gaining signatures, but April's Law Wisconsin is now available. YVI will continue to push the federal petition until it's ready to start talks with the federal legislators.Year 2
January 1, 2010 - December 31,2010
January kicked off the second portion of the Wisconsin legislative session, which runs every two years, and letters and phone calls were sent out to then Senator John Lehman and returning Assemblyman Cory Mason. As summer approached, an appointment was made, and Senator Lehman and Rep. Mason worked together to draft the Wisconsin version of April's Law. It's pretty exciting.
The election came, and as promised, YVI pushed for Senator Lehman, Representative Mason, Representative Robin Vos, and Representative Bob Turner. Even if I wasn't a constituent, both Vos and Turner were both very supportive of the cause to help protect children. Racine, WI got to keep all of them except for Senator Lehman, who is replaced by Senator Van Wangaard. YVI is still currently working on getting a hold of the new Senator, in hopes that April's Law can be introduced to the Wisconsin Senate and negotiations can be voted on in a timely manner.
There are only a couple things that may need to be adjusted to include kidnapping for intent of sexual assault, and with that in mind, it will be done, and introduced to the Wisconsin State Assembly this April in 2011. Any news will be updated. The online petition has closed, and the signatures have been submitted for the April's Law Wisconsin portion of the petition.
Of course we can't forget about Sean's Voice, the push for our unacknowledged abuse survivors, our men, who are in great need of services, support, and emergency shelter, because as of now, there is little nothing out there for our men. The petition is getting signatures, and will be ready to pursue that shortly after we push April's Law, both on the federal level.
It's been a long haul, but, it's hard to believe that May 2011 celebrates YVI's 3rd birthday, and we've come a long way , and more adventures to look forward to. Thank you for the support, and peace it forward!
YVI Accomplishment Timeline
April's Law Slotted to the Wisconsin Legislative Floor: January 2011
First Annual Board Meeting: July 29, 2010
Meeting with Local/State Legislators: June 28, 2010
1st Annual Report (extended to current) January 2010
Date of IRS Approval: June 4,2009
Initial meetings w/ Legislators: January/February 2009
YVI Bylaws: August 19, 2008
Founded with Articles of Incorporation: May 5, 2008
Date of Foundation: May 2, 2008
Local Exemption: April 2008
EIN Approval: April, 2008
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