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Seeking Justice: Understanding Community Leader Support for Black Young People's Activism
Rebecca L Fix1, Leila Habib2, Edward McWilliams3
1Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Journal of Community Psychology
|October 14, 2025
Summary
Community leaders support youth activism, viewing it as a response to police mistrust and a desire for justice. They emphasize adult involvement but note varied organizational support and safety concerns for young activists.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Youth Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Adult allies are vital for youth activists, yet understanding of community leaders' perspectives on youth activism is limited.
- Gaps exist in understanding organizational support structures for Black youth activists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore community leaders' perceptions of youth activism concerning policing.
- To identify the nature of organizational support provided to Black youth activists (ages 12-21) in Baltimore, Maryland.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 11 community leaders serving Black youth.
- Analysis of community leaders' interpretations of youth activism and organizational support strategies.
Main Results:
- Leaders perceive youth activism stemming from police mistrust, desire for justice, and policy influence.
- Most leaders support youth activism, advocating for adult involvement, but express concerns about youth understanding of goals and safety.
- Organizations provide varied support for youth activism, with strategies shared for engagement and sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Structured support systems are needed to empower and protect young activists.
- Future initiatives should prioritize intergenerational collaboration, educational resources, and policies safeguarding youth participation in social movements.
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