Youth Justice System in Her Past and her Dream Career in Mortuary Science in...
Philadelphia, Pa. – The death of her maternal grandmother is what piqued former Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Philadelphia program participant Aniya’s interest in mortuary science.
Since last spring,...
Turning his Pain to Promise: YAP Scholarship Awardee Plans to Become Doctor
Scranton, Pa. – Now a freshman at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania with aspirations to become a doctor, former Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Lackawanna County, Pa. program participant Daniel entered...
YAP South Sudanese Fellow: The America I Knew in Movies Versus the Real America
By Jacob Ngor Khot Garang
Guest Writer
As a young man growing up in Africa, I never thought that one day I would have a chance...
From Intern to Advocate: Harley Pressel is Making a Difference for Kids on Probation
York, Pa. – “A pretty cool chick; and an absolutely wonderful human being who gets along with everybody.” That’s how Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. York County, Pennsylvania Lead Advocate Harley Pressel’s supervisor...
With Help from Youth Advocate Programs, Julian is Off Drugs and Turning His Life...
Providence, R.I. – With the help of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc., former program participant Julian was able to get off drugs and get back to high school.
“My ...
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™) Dallas Leader Recognized for Violence Intervention Work
Dallas, Texas – The Director of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™) Inc.’s Dallas Cred violence interruption team is a nominee of The Epiphany Advocates of Change Award. He will be recognized during the April...
‘If I Can Do it, So Can You’ — LaShawn Jenkins Connects Systems-Involved Kids...
Chicago, IL -- At age 27, LaShawn Jenkins knows all too well the unique value she brings to her work and the lives of the young people she serves at Youth Advocate...
With Tools from His YAP Advocate, Shamarion is Taking Steps Towards a Positive Future
At age 16, Shamarion has begun to recognize and appreciate his strengths - that he's smart, respectful, cares about his mother, and is a great big brother to his siblings. Fulton County,...
Overcoming his own struggles, New Harrisburg YAP Director Helps Others Tackle Theirs
Harrisburg, Pa. – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Dauphin County Community Treatment Center (CTC) Director Craig Gittens connects with young people before their actions could lead to lifelong repercussions in adulthood.
YAP Roanoke’s Youth and Families Receive Holiday Gifts Thanks to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,...
Roanoke, Va. – Program participants of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Roanoke received holiday toys and essential items, thanks to the generosity of the Eta Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc....
They Missed Prom; So YAP Chicago’s Back to Our Future Program Gave Participants a...
Chicago, Ill. – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. hosted a Thanksgiving Sneaker Ball that allowed its Back to Our Future program participants and their families to dress up and enjoy an evening of elegance they may...
YAP Washington Heights Violence Interruption Team Distributed Thanksgiving Turkeys to Families in their Service...
Chicago, Ill. -- Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc’s Chicago Washington Heights Violence Interruption team members added Thanksgiving turkeys to the many services they provide to make the neighborhood they serve safer. The Washington Heights YAP...
Empowered by His Advocate, Kevin is Paving the Road Towards a Promising Future
Los Angeles - At age 18, Kevin’s best memories of his childhood were before his 14th birthday. He played and was good at just about every sport. One of his biggest fans and best...
YAP’s Making Social Change Happen Awards: Recognizing Positive Change
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent N. Schiraldi and Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. to honor youth and adults meeting major milestones in putting their lives...
YAP Roanoke, Virginia Staff Now Certified in Trauma Training to Help At-Risk Youth
Roanoke, Va. – After eight months, three staff from Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Roanoke Valley, Va., completed certification in professional development and youth violence prevention training from the Flourish Agenda.
Program Director Breyon Fraction,...
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Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs Participant Gives Thanks
Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. participant Tumani shares his thoughts about his Advocate, Jamal. The Neighborhood Advocate met up with him at a...
