SYLC
S.O.O.P. Youth Leadership Council •
Ages 13–24
Welcome to SYLC!
1. What SYLC Is All About
SYLC is your space. A space to grow.
A space to be heard. A space to lead.
Here, you’ll make friends, heal, learn emotional skills, and become a leader in your community.
2. What You Can Expect
• Safe space
• Sisterhood
• Real conversations
• Leadership opportunities
• Fun activities
• Community impact
3. Leadership Roles
Youth Program Director – helps lead the council.
Assistant Youth Directors – support planning & engagement.
S.O.O.P. Ambassadors – bring in new girls & support events.
Junior Ambassadors - younger members building leadership skills.
4. SYLC Values
• Respect
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Kindness
• Growth
• Sisterhood
5. Your Voice Matters
SYLC is a place where your story, your ideas, and your dreams matter. You are not here by accident, you are here because you are meant for something bigger.
6. Affirmation to Begin Your Journey
"I am powerful. I am growing. I deserve healing. My voice matters. I am a leader in the making."
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Youth Council Leadership Role In SYLC!
1. Role of a SYLC Mentor
• Provide emotional safety and a supportive presence.
• Encourage leadership, confidence, and personal growth.
• Facilitate discussions without judgment.
• Model accountability, respect, and emotional regulation.
• Reinforce S.O.O.P.’s healing-centered mission.
2. Trauma-Informed Approach
• Listen more than you speak.
• Validate feelings without trying to fix them.
• Avoid assumptions about a youth’s experiences.
• Reframe conflict as an opportunity for skill-building.
• Maintain predictable routines and structure.
3. Communication Guidelines
• Speak gently but confidently.
• Ask open-ended questions.
• Encourage youth to take the lead in problem-solving.
• Redirect harmful language toward self-compassion.
• Ensure that every voice is heard.
4. Handling Sensitive Moments
• Stay calm even when a youth becomes emotional.
• Offer grounding techniques (deep breathing, water break).
• Avoid forcing someone to share.
• Know when to escalate concerns to leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality unless safety is at risk.
5. Supporting Leadership Roles
• Coach youth leaders privately before group sessions.
• Celebrate effort, not just outcomes.
• Encourage younger members to grow into bigger roles.
• Guide conflict resolution between members.
• Promote teamwork and inclusion.
6. Meeting Flow Recommendations
• Welcome & emotional check-in
• Guided discussion / activity
• Leadership development moment
• Announcements & planning
• Closing affirmation
SYLC
Mentor Code Of
Conduct
Youth Council Leadership Code Of Conduct In SYLC!
1. Respect yourself and others at all times.
2. Maintain confidentiality: What is shared in SYLC stays in SYLC.
3. Listen actively and avoid interrupting others.
4. No bullying, gossiping, or exclusion.
5. Show up for meetings on time and prepared.
6. Use positive, affirming language when speaking to others.
7. Keep phones put away unless permitted by facilitators.
8. Be open to learning, growing, and trying new things.
9. Ask for help when you need it, you are not alone.
10. Take accountability for your actions and be honest about your feelings.
Consequences
We would rather stay away from heavy discipline, Harsh punishment would only be to terminate the individual from the council. SYLC would like to build restorative practices rather than punishment. This may include:
• Reflective journaling
• Mentor conversations
• Mediation between members
• Parent communication if necessary
