The Power of Young Adults: Speaking Up and Changing the Culture
Malissa Richardson
Between skills, networks, energy, passion, time, and other unique resources, young adults play a significant role in fighting the porn culture. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to know how to get involved and where to start. The goal of this class is to help young adults identify the ways in which they can inspire and motivate those within their own sphere of influence. Come learn how to use your individual talents and interests to become agents of change and a force for good in the fight against pornography.
This presentation was given at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference in Salt Lake City on March 12, 2016.
Malissa has been highly involved in the anti-pornography movement for the past five years. As Miss South Jordan and then as Miss Provo, she promoted her service platform “Educating on the Harmful Effects of Pornography” throughout the state of Utah. She has shared her message about the harms of pornography addiction with teens, young adults, and parents, as well as religious and community leaders. She is a member of the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Advisory Board and is working as an intern in Washington D.C. at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. She is currently a senior at BYU studying Human Development and Nonprofit Management.