YAP’s National Violence Prevention & Community Safety Team Meets with Austrian Delegation
Washington, D.C. –The National Violence Prevention and Community Safety Team of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. met with graduate students from Donau Universität in Vienna at the Austrian Embassy in the nation’s Capitol to...
YAP Mecklenburg County Hosts ’Paint and Chill’ for Moms of Program Participants
Charlotte, N.C. – Some moms of Mecklenburg County Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. program participants showed up for a relaxing evening — painting, sipping cider, and enjoying a pre-Thanksgiving meal.
Hosted by Mecklenburg County YAP’s Youth Justice program,...
With Help from a New Pilot Program, People Maxing Out Their Prison Sentences Celebrate...
Newark, NJ -- Essex County, New Jersey Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. hosted a special graduation ceremony this month for 30 participants of a pilot program that supports individuals leaving prison when their sentences...
With Tools from His Advocate, 15-Year-Old Tucker Now Advocates for Himself and Others
Prescott, Ariz. -- Ten months ago, 15-year-old Tucker could never have imagined being where he is now – off probation with his friends, family and Prescott, Ariz. community members celebrating his achievements.
Tucker recently completed...
Mecklenburg County Welcomes the Community During Recent Open House
Charlotte, N.C. - Mecklenburg County Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. hosted an Open House on Oct. 26 to welcome program participants, their families, and members of the Beatties Ford Road neighborhood.
The event allowed the...
Charleston and North Charleston Lowcountry Rising Above Violence Team Hosts Open House
YAP Charleston County, S.C. - Lowcountry Rising Above Violence, Charleston’s new community violence prevention and intervention program, hosted an Open House to introduce themselves and the services they offer.
The program is staffed by employees...
Instead of Incarceration, Karemma Got an Advocate and Turned Her Life Around
Karemma, a former program participant with Philadelphia Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., wants people to know that she's living proof that there are effective alternatives to youth incarceration. YAP is a national nonprofit in...
For Over 30 Years Patty Rosati Has Helped Lead the Fight for YAP’s Youth...
Patty Rosati is a no-nonsense leader who has been carrying out the mission of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. for over three decades.
She started with YAP in Philadelphia, before serving as Regional Director of...
Credible Messengers Help Utah Youth Justice-Involved Kids Thrive
Utah – Helping a program participant get a conspicuous tattoo covered up and assisting another youth with getting a mole removed from his face - are just some of the ways Utah’s Youth Advocate...
Free After Maxing Out their 30-Year Prison Sentences; They’re Easing the Transition for Others
Newark, NJ -- Edwin “Chino” Ortiz and his brother, Carmelo “Melo” Ortiz know firsthand the challenges facing people who max out their prison sentences. The Ortiz brothers left the New Jersey prison system in...
Alternatives to Violence Team’s ‘Let’s Talk’ Event was a Step Towards Building Bonds and...
Charlotte, N.C. - To help curb the violence on the Beatties Ford Road corridor, Charlotte’s Alternatives to Violence (ATV) team recently hosted “Let’s Talk,” one of many steps towards building community bonds and trust...
YAP Got Chloe Out of the Youth Justice System. It Also Helped Her Fund...
Fort Worth, Texas – Pulling the fire alarm as a prank got Chloe sent to an alternative school and put on probation. Once on probation, she was referred from Johnson County, Texas’ Youth Advocate...
Open House Introduces Middlesex County, NJ Families to New Services Aimed at Curbing Youth...
Middlesex County, NJ -- This month, Middlesex County, NJ Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. hosted an open house for a new program aimed at curbing youth violence. Middlesex County is one of five counties...
With Support, Relatives Can Be the Guardians Children in the Foster Care System Need
New Jersey -- Three years ago, Dorothy T’s house became her grandson’s home.
“He was removed at six and he asked if he could come to his grandma,” she said.
Ms. T said being “kin” or...
Equine Therapy Sets former Youth Participant on Path to Becoming a Pastry Chef
Harris County, Texas – Through equine therapy offered from Harris County’s Youth Advocate Program (YAP), Inc., Mackenzie has learned self-control, empathy, and patience.
“Being enrolled in equine therapy has helped with several of the issues from...
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Baltimore Youth Advocate Program Participant Gives Thanks
Baltimore Youth Advocate Program (YAP), Inc. participant Tumani shares his thoughts about his Advocate, Jamal. The Neighborhood Advocate met up with him at a...
