Commission on Human Rights

The Sonoma County Youth Commission on Human Rights hosted a youth-led community event on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This event turned into an educational forum that addressed drug overdose from Fentanyl to Tranq to Heroin. Micah's Hugs and Santa Rosa Junior College Student For Recovery Club with the help of The Youth Commission brought awareness to the dangers of substance abuse adn fentanyl poisoning. 

Each spring 15 to 20 youth are selected to serve as Youth Commissioners for a nine-month term that runs concurrent with the school year. Students participate in monthly meetings, exploreexciting field trips, and gain insights from inspiringguest speakers. This is a free program. Apply to be selected for the 2025-2026 Youth Commission cohort. The 2025 - 2026 Youth Commission Application is open until June 8, 2025.

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The Youth Commissioners lead student driven “ad hoc” projects and make recommendations to improve human rights in Sonoma County. The homelessness ad hoc created a documentary to interview people who are homeless in Sonoma County to hear and record their perspectives. Additionally, Youth Commissioners interviewed Liz (who represents District 3 on the CHR) and Katrina (who works closely to provide resources for unhoused people and is the chair of the CHR.) 

Watch the documentary video here

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