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Empowered by Her Own Story, Diamond Rice is Helping Cincinnati Justice-Involved Youth See and...

The Cincinnati, Ohio community where Diamond Rice lives and works is a daily reminder of her childhood in Baltimore, Md.

Through Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc., Caleb Nurtures his Strengths and Hones His Job...

Carbon/Monroe County, Pa. – Since June 2024, Caleb has been keeping staff and families informed through Youth Advocate Programs’ (YAP) Inc. Carbon/Monroe County social...

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™), Inc. Alternatives to Violence Teams Hosted Tree Lighting Event

Youth Advocate Programs’, Inc., (YAP™) Alternatives to Violence (ATV) West Boulevard and Beatties Ford Road teams spread holiday cheer during their Christmas Tree...

YAP™ Chicago’s Violence Interruption and SCaN Programs Hosted Successful Coat & Turkey Giveaway

Cook County, Ill. – Six hundred turkeys and 350 coats were provided to families on the first weekend of December thanks to...

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc.’s Community Safety Programming Receives European Social Services Awards Recognition

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc was a finalist at the 2024 European Social Services (ESS) Awards in Lisbon, Portugal in November, receiving...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. for Celebration of Successful...

Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) Inc.’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) staff for a brunch this month celebrating...

Thirty Years Later Phaedra’s YAP Advocate Still Has an Impact on Her Life

Philadelphia County, Pa. – In the early 1990s, Germantown High School senior Phaedra Anderson faced attempted murder for jumping a girl with a...

Guided by Unconditional Caring and Support, Youth Advocate Programs Staff See Remarkable Progress with...

Sedgwick County, Kansas – Refusing to speak and behind in her schoolwork - it wasn’t until the third time that former program...

YAP Fellow Believes Unique U.S. Alternative-to-Youth Incarceration Model Can Strengthen Youth and Family Services...

Cook County, Ill. – Hoping to be a part of the solution in helping youth and families and reduce crime in his...

Youth Advocate Programs Helps Justice-Involved Youth Reenter Oregon Communities

Multnomah County, Ore. – Since early February, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. program participant “Dee” says he’s seen a difference in his behavior.

With Help From YAP, Horses Help 15-Year-Old Smith Heal and Grow

Charlotte, N.C. – Once a week for two hours 15 year-old Smith visits Shining Hope Farms for equine skills groups where he...

Youth Advocate Programs™ (YAP™) Leaders and Board Members Pursue Congressional Support

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. leaders and board members took to Capitol Hill this month for the organization’s first Hill Day to...

Youth Advocate Programs’ Barbering and Dress for Success Projects Set Youth Up for Success

By John Kirtley YAP Clark County Assistant Director Las Vegas, Nev. – Clark County Youth Advocate...

Aaliyah Turned Her New Jersey Community Anti-Violence Program Summer Job Into Long-term Employment

New Brunswick, N.J. – A year ago, 16-year-old Aaliyah was identified as being among the state’s youth at the highest risk -- as...

At 17, Caden Works to Turn His Life Around and Make His Loved Ones...

Lexington, Kentucky -- A year ago, Caden would never have imagined that he’d be where he is today -- looking forward to...
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