Nonprofit Organizations

Community Centers and Youth Organizations

Mental Health and Social Services

Online Platforms and Social Media

Schools and Educational institutions

For example, schools may set up certain programs to help teachers play the role of an advocate for students. Living With and Teaching Young Adolescents: A Teacher's Perspective, describes advisory programs, "Such a program develops close relationships between students and adults, gives them a sense of belonging and an advocate."(Wormeli, 2020)

Belief in the Potential of Young Adolescents: Adults recognize the incredible potential and capacity for growth that young adolescents possess. They believe that investing in the well-being and development of young adolescents can lead to positive outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole.

The Desire to Make a Positive Impact: Advocates for young adolescents are often driven by a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young adolescents. They are passionate about creating supportive environments, providing opportunities for growth and learning, and empowering young adolescents to thrive.

Recognition of the Importance of Adolescent Development: Adolescence is a critical period of development characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes. Advocates recognize the importance of providing support and resources during this formative stage to help young adolescents navigate challenges, build resilience, and realize their potential. As stated in Advocacy and Agency in the Middle Grades, "In fact, when young adolescents have advocates in the middle grades, they develop another powerful mindset: self-efficacy in all areas of their learning lives." (Tomlin, 2021). With students becoming self-efficient they can start navigating those challenges they run into in life.