Cayden Brown on Youth Power and Speaking Up From Teen Advocate to Young Adult Leader

Former juvenile defense advocate Cayden Brown returns to the Know Your Rights Camp podcast as a young adult, marking a powerful evolution from his first appearance at the 2024 Camp when he was still a high school student. Cayden shares how a childhood custody battle, where his voice was ignored, inspired his dream of becoming a judge and defending young people. He later joined a teen court program, representing peers and helping them feel heard. Cayden urges youth to recognize their influence, participate in civic life, and speak up without waiting for approval. He also calls on adults to uplift youth voices and plans to publish a children’s book to inspire confidence.

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