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We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

Juvenile Incarceration: The Effects on Family and Community

A college student discusses the negative effects of juvenile incarceration on families and communities, and how we can prevent juvenile incarceration and better support our youth.

Gracie

Feb 93 min read

An illustration of a person sitting at a desk, working on a laptop. There are various sizes and colors of gears around the graphic and the text reads, "Lessons from my internship."

Empowering Teens, One Upload at a Time: Lessons From My Internship

A college student discusses her experience interning with BRITE and the things that she learned while working on projects that she is passionate about.

Gracie

Feb 24 min read

A group of teens are sitting around a dining room table, laughing, smiling, playing a drinking game, and drinking from red Solo cups. There are also shot glasses and bottles of liquor on the table. One teen is taking a shot. The table is surrounded by adults who are observing this fake party scene at our Reality Party for Parents event.

Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

A college student discusses her experience attending a Reality Party for Parents event, the importance of communication, and the need to change the normalization of party culture.

Gracie

Nov 17, 20252 min read

We see the perspective of standing in a dark tunnel, with railroad tracks extending to the horizon. At the end of the tunnel is a visible arch with two people standing in it, walking on what appears to be white snow. There is a light emanating from the entrance of the tunnel giving a sense of hope and forward momentum.

Benadryl

A poem written by a college student about her experience witnessing an ex-boyfriend overdose, and how there is always a light at the end of the tunnel even when things feel hopeless.

Anonymous

Oct 24, 20252 min read

Water’s Face

Writing and painting by Sierra Watson. I wonder how calm water feels; All gathered as I looked upon its face. I’m sure it wonders if...

Sierra Watson

Sep 8, 20252 min read

A young person is laying on a bed and their face is covered with post-its that say things like, "You got this," "Grind," "Hustle," "Team no sleep," etc. The backdrop of the bed is also covered in post-it notes but they are out of focus. We get a feeling of overwhelm.

Overwhelmed

A poem written by a high school student about feeling overwhelmed with tasks and the weight of planning for the future while not being able to stop and enjoy the present moment.

Jason Gray

Jun 19, 20251 min read

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Juvenile Incarceration: The Effects on Family and Community

Empowering Teens, One Upload at a Time: Lessons From My Internship

Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

Benadryl

Water’s Face

Overwhelmed