Team Bournes Organization — Teens First, Common Sense
Speaking up for youth when no one else will

Team Bournes Organization — Teens First, Common Sense

A youth advocacy and civic action platform focused on clarity, responsibility, and disciplined leadership. We reject extremes and build practical pathways for teens to lead with outcomes. Our mission: raise standards, protect rights, and make civic literacy the baseline for participation.

Join the movement Our values
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Youth forums delivered
Structured debate and civic dialogue.
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Students trained
Voice training and publishing protocols.
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Policy briefs
Plain‑language guides and integrity templates.

Our values — in motion

A living timeline that translates values into action. Liberty, Discipline, Outcomes.

Liberty

Rights anchored in responsibility

We protect youth rights and build frameworks that encourage principled behavior and clear participation.

  • Due process and fair hearings with documented evidence.
  • Plain‑language rights guides for students and families.
  • Meeting scripts that keep adults accountable.
Action

Operational protocols

Make rights usable with practical steps that survive scrutiny and reduce chaos in real situations.

  • Incident logs and resolution timelines.
  • Escalation ladders with clear checkpoints.
  • Outcome tracking for restorative results.
Discipline

Standards and follow‑through

Set expectations, practice routines, and codify standards to reduce unnecessary conflict.

  • Daily habits that build respect and consistency.
  • Structured debate formats with timekeeping.
  • Publishing rules for clarity and evidence.
Action

Culture engines

Align incentives so discipline feels rewarding and collaborative — not punitive.

  • Recognition bands for responsible behavior.
  • Peer review cycles with constructive feedback.
  • Forum rubrics that elevate the most coherent voices.
Outcomes

Evidence and results

Use documentation, metrics, and honest reviews to drive continuous improvement.

  • Action trackers that convert ideas into next steps.
  • Metrics dashboards and narrative summaries.
  • Post‑incident debriefs that refine protocols.
Action

Integrity loop

Close the loop with transparent reports and invitations for critique — then iterate.

  • Public summaries without compromising privacy.
  • Versioned templates with change histories.
  • Open forum reviews with agreed rules.

Programs

Operational modules designed to elevate standards and empower youth voices.

Advocacy engine
Liberty
Case documentation, rights scripts, and transparent workflows for fair treatment and resolution.
  • Evidence templates and timeline builders
  • Meeting scripts for accountability
  • Restorative pathways with checkpoints
Voice training
Discipline
Debate formats, publishing rules, and training paths for clear, confident participation.
  • Time‑boxed formats and rubrics
  • Publishing scaffolds with citations
  • Peer review cycles and improvement tracks
Standards & incentives
Outcomes
Align incentives so responsible culture is rewarding, measurable, and repeatable.
  • Recognition bands and progression
  • Metrics dashboards and debriefs
  • Iteration loops and protocol updates

Values summary

Liberty, discipline, and outcomes — delivered with clarity and respect.

Liberty
Protect youth rights while anchoring participation in responsibility and practical reasoning.
Discipline
Set clear expectations, practice routines, and codify standards to reduce conflict.
Outcomes
Use documentation, evidence, and honest reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Join the movement

Contribute skills, host a youth forum, or collaborate on civic literacy programming. Fill out the form below and your information will be securely delivered for follow‑up.

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We ask for only what we need. Public email: politics@jbournes.org

Public email politics@jbournes.org.