APRI-Tacoma Youth Cohort: November 2025-March 2027
Empowering youth for Environmental Justice
.APRI-Tacoma is seeking 10 youths (ages 14-21) to participate in a 1.5-year cohort to develop a multimedia campaign exploring the connection between environmental justice and mental health and substance use.
Cohort Project starts: November 2025-March 2027
Youth who participate in the cohort receive $200/month
For more information, contact Sherrilla BivensMburu (253) 678-9403
You must complete the application form by September 28, 2025
Parental/Legal Guardian Youth Consent Form to participate in the:
Civic Engagement & Communication Skills Workshop
November 2025-March 2026
This form must be completed and signed by the youth and parent or legal
guardian (anyone under age 18). All information provided will stay confidential and will be accessed only by the main organizers for logistical purposes. For questions or concerns, contact the Project leader.
Sherrilla BivensMburu (253) 678-9403
Form needs to be completed by September 28, 2025
APRI-Tacoma Youth Cohort Application. Applications can be emailed to: apritacoma@gmail.com
Sherrilla BivensMburu (253) 678-9403
All applications must be received by September 28, 2025.
Date
Name:
Age
Community service experience
What do you know about Environmental Justice?
What are your areas of interest?
What are your strengths?
What are your areas in need of support?
APRI-Tacoma/OTL Youth Cohort 2-year Cohort Outcomes: November 2025- April 2027
10 youth will participate in a cohort to produce an outreach campaign of 8-10 videos for the broader community
Youth will gain:
- Awareness of Environmental Justice issues: Understanding how environmental factors impact their communities and contribute to problems like substance use and social inequalities
- Video Production Skills: Proficiency in filming, editing, & producing videos to communicate EJ issues effectively
- Storytelling and Outreach Skills: Ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with their community, aimed at raising awareness and driving change
Curriculum Includes:
Nov: Program orientation - program goals, structure, key topics (EJ, substance use, MH)
Basics of video production - video production techniques (filming, editing, sound)
Dec: Storytelling techniques - narrative structure, character devt, & emotional engagement
Environmental Justice Education: EJ issues, their impact on health, and local Environmental Justice challenges
Jan: Connections between EJ, Substance Use, Mental Health - environmental factors influencing substance use and mental health
Media Project development- planning, scripting, initial filming of 3 media projects
Feb: Final editing & revisions- editing workshops to finalize 3 video projects
Social media - youth learn & create their own WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube
Mar: Social Media campaign launch - youth manage postings and distribute videos
Media Project development, editing- scripting, filming & finalizing 2 media projects
Apr: Advanced workshops & media production- media prodn & advocacy techniques
Media project development- creating 3 additional media projects
May: Final editing & revisions - editing workshops to finalize 3 video projects
Media Project development, editing - scripting, filming & finalizing 2 media projects