What's the biggest issue DC teens deal with?

The following blog post and correlating video was written, filmed and edited by DC Campaign Youth Leadership Task Force members from Woodson High school (Neshaun, Nae, Darlisha, Kayla, Diamond and Shanice). Please enjoy and feel free to leave comments and feedback.


Teen Pregnancy is affecting teens everywhere. Some teens are having sex at a young age and they are not protecting themselves from getting pregnant. Teens should always talk to an adult about having sex. Another issue many teens deal with is they don't know how to properly use condoms and that's why they don't use them when having sex.

If teens want to have sex they should go to someone they trust or to a clinic or doctor to help them learn how to protect themselves and how to use condoms and other forms of contraception. Teens should also stay educated on all the risks of  sex so they can be better equipped to make smart decisions.

Two Groups, One Misson

The Youth Leadership Task Force is a program designed to teach teen girls in the District how to use media as a form of advocacy. Girls are taught how to script, film, produce, edit, and promote videos that discuss issues that affect teens in the city. There are two YLTF groups : one that meets weekly at our Shaw office and another that meets at the Woodson High School 9th grade academy (temporarily located at Ronald H. Brown Middle School).

Every few weeks, both groups will produce a film and corresponding blog entries that will discuss the topic featured in the video. All blog entries and scripts are written by the teens. We hope that you enjoy and leave comments.

New Videos Coming Soon

Both groups of the Youth Leadership Task Force have been working on new videos that will be posted as soon as possible. Please check back soon to see all new exciting updates. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Youth Leadership Task Force please contact Erica McKinney at emckinney@dccampaign.org