YAP Washington Heights Violence Interruption Program Gives High Risk Individuals Holistic Second Chance Tools

Chicago, IL -- For John, life after prison has been sweet in many ways. While incarcerated, he earned his GED and stayed out of trouble, reducing his 11-year attempted...
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More Texas Families Benefit from YAP’s Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services

Maribel looks at her 15-year-old son, Ivan, and feels hopeful for his future. In a new YouTube ad, she thinks back to a year ago when he got expelled after a fight...
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With the Help of YAP and its Scholarship Fund, Ethan is Conquering His Challenges...

Somerset County, Pa. – For the past three years Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™) Behavioral Health Technician Sherri Snyder has worked with Ethan for 15 hours every week to help him improve his...
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Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. Clark County Participants Get a Second-Chance Prom

Las Vegas, Nev. -  Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. of Clark County hosted a “Black and White Affair” for young adults who have been involved in the youth justice system or may...
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YAP Washington Heights Violence Interruption Team Beatifies Park While Keeping Neighborhoods Safe

Chicago - Youth Advocate Programs, (YAP™), Inc. Washington Heights Violence Interruption team cleaned up, planted and pruned flowers, replaced mulch, and tilled soil at Chicago’s Euclid Park in honor of Earth Day in...
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With Help from Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc., Julia Gained Confidence, Connections, and a New...

Fort Worth, Texas – Julia says she has blossomed since becoming a participant with Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. in Tarrant County, Texas about five years ago. YAP is a national nonprofit in 36 states and...
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Her YAP Advocate Was her ‘Angel,’ Never Letting Her Down

Roanoke, Va.– At age 15, Brooklyn was referred to Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. after being released from a residential care facility and placed in foster care. She was hurt, depressed and...
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Part II: The America I Thought I knew By Watching Movies, Versus My Perception...

By Jacob Ngor Khot Garang I am sharing my second story of personal experience with traveling to America for the first time to participate in the Community Engagement Exchange which provides...
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YAP Scholarship Helps Systems-Involved Youth and Families Pursue Higher Education and Job Training

Las Vegas, Nev. – Aaliyah’s matriculation at the College of Southern Nevada will be a little easier financially because of Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Tom Jeffers Endowment Fund for Continuing Education.
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Advocating for Youth and Families is Latoya Rivers’ Purpose

Charleston, S.C. – Since retiring from the Army, North Charleston native Latoya Rivers has helped youth stay safe and away from violent behaviors. As Site Supervisor of Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™)’s...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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