There ARE Children Here is a movement that emerged as the community surrounding and within the walls of Northwest Academy of Law & Social Justice in St. Louis, Missouri were in grave crisis. Leading up to and ever since Mike Brown was killed, our community has been in a crisis that is literally costing our children their lives. This leadership team is committed to reminding the world that children living in poverty are in fact still children, who deserve our love and protection. We will share our tiered approach to helping students navigate improved experiences in their communities as both children and citizens, and how the school can be the most integral part of that process. We will share what concrete steps you can take as a school leader to ensure your students have voices, know how to use them, and use them to impact their community by demanding that the adults do what they are supposed to do: protect their children.