Selective Service Outreach to Influencers for Homeless Youth

Selective Service Outreach to Influencers for Homeless Youth

Why should young men register?• It’s the law.• Failing to register can result in significant lost opportunities for

young men, including:– Being barred from receiving student loans– Being barred from participating in federal job training programs– Being unable to secure employment with the Federal government,

as well as many state and local government agencies such as police, EMTs and fire fighters

– Receiving a driver’s license or renewal in most states.– Experiencing more difficulty becoming a U.S. citizen if he is an

immigrants wishing to become a citizen

Pat Schuback, Public Affairs SpecialistSelective Service System1515 Wilson Blvd, 5th FloorArlington, VA 22209-2425TEL: (703) [email protected]

Our research tells us that when young men don’t register, it’s because

they don’t know they have to.

That’s why we need you.


Why we need you:• Serving homeless youth is an around-the-clock

responsibility. You do all of this to make sure each person who depends on you can eventually lead an independent, successful life.

• If a young man doesn’t register with Selective Service, he could miss out on opportunities he needs to have a better future.

• You, and the other trusted adults who work with him, can help avoid that tragedy by reminding him about Selective Service Registration


Who needs to register?

• All young men living in the United States between the ages of 18-26, including non-citizens.


How can young men register?

• Log-on to SSS.gov

• Or, fill out a registration card at a US Post Office.


Registration in Your State• On average, 1 out of every 10 men in the U.S. aged 18 is not registered

(89% are registered). Find the rates for your state below.


*based on 2013 data

Registration and Drivers Licenses• In these states, men over 18 must be registered with Selective

Service in order to receive or renew their driver’s license. Other states are working to enact similar legislation.


AlabamaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdaho

Illinois

IndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMichiganMinnesota

MississippiMissouri

MontanaNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaRhode Island

South CarolinaSouth DakotaTennessee

TexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsin

How you can help• Educate the young men and families with

whom you work.– Put up posters– Hand out brochures– Include articles in your publications (online or print

newsletter, website, magazine, etc.)– Include banner ads or other advertising materials in

your publications.

• Educate other organizations who work with young men.


Where to get Educational Material• Join the Selective Service System’s communications network to

receive quarterly e-mails.• Go to www.SSSresources.us to print or order free educational

materials.


Questions?

Please contact• Benay Rye (703) 605-4069 [email protected]• Darren Lloyd (703) 605-4083 [email protected].


Documents

Selective Service Outreach to Influencers for Homeless Youth