The SUSU Youth Team
Every summer, young people from across the United States meet up virtually to advocate for a more just criminal legal system that SEES and SUPPORTS young people who have experienced the arrest and/or incarceration of a parent. The Youth Team is coordinated by the SUSU Youth Fellow, a young adult who has experienced parental incarceration.
Are you a young person between 15-24 years old who has experienced the arrest and/or incarceration of a parent or caregiver? Join the SUSU Youth Team to meet new people, have fun, and make a difference while earning a stipend of $17/hour.
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Meet on Zoom with the Youth Team to create content for SUSU month up to 8 hours a month.
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Youth who live in the same area may collaborate in-person on projects.
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Contribute ideas for SUSU events and calls to action.
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Create content for social media: videos, TikToks, podcasts and more.
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Identify ways that people can support youth with incarcerated parents.
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Develop a promotional strategy to let youth know about SUSU.
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Spread the word about the SUSU art contest, review art, and select winners!
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Share your wisdom, insight, and expertise to make SUSU 2026 awesome.
You Are Not Alone
Hear from the See Us, Support Us Community
“SUSU has given me hope about my parent's incarceration and it lets me know that I am not alone and there’s always support.”
— Ashanti, 2024 SUSU Youth Team
“We are building community by using our experiences to help others through their rough patch.”
— Samara Johnson, 2025 SUSU Youth Fellow
“I realize that my story of having an incarcerated parent is important for people to hear and that is where healing begins.”
— Folashade, 2023 SUSU Youth Fellow
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