Personal Reflection from a Clinton County, N.Y. Program Participant
By YAP Clinton County, NY Program Director Chance Phillips
Clinton County, N.Y. -Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is a national nonprofit in 34 states and Washington, D.C., that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential...
YAP’s Clark County, Nevada Director Among Advancing the Dream Award Recipients
Las Vegas – Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Clark County Director Neosha Smith is among six Advancing the Dream 2023 recipients awarded by U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) in February in honor of Black...
Program Shows Progress in Addressing Unique Needs of New Jersey Youth at Risk of Engaging...
New Jersey – Arrested on a gun charge at age 16, Jesse felt hopeless, defeated, and disappointed.
“When I was in that cell, all I could think about was the mistake, letting my parents down,...
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Names David Williams Chief Program Officer
Chicago, IL – In 1975, Tom Jeffers founded Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa., reunifying hundreds of youths released from nearby Camp Hill prison with their families and providing them with individualized...
Alabama Youth Turns Life Around After Connecting with Youth Advocate Programs
Jasper, Ala. - Now 17 years old, last year Kassidy found herself in trouble after hanging out with the wrong crowd, getting arrested for possession of marijuana, and not doing her best in school. Then...
Two Years After its Launch, Dallas Cred Makes an Impact on Violence Reduction
Dallas, Tx -- Cure Violence Global data finds that from May – December of 2022, 100% of the individuals who received Dallas Cred services after engaging in a violent incident have not retaliated.
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YAP’s Chief Operating Officer is Moving on After More than Three Decades of Service
Savannah, Ga. – YAP Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dorienne Silva is moving on from YAP after more than three decades of service. Her last day is Feb. 17.
Silva, who started her career with YAP in...
YAP’s Lori Burrus to be Inducted into Lebanon County Commission for Women’s Hall of...
For over 40 years Burrus has advocated for the developmentally disabled
Lebanon County, PA – Serving her community and working with young people and adults with disabilities for more than 40 years has earned Youth Advocate...
Behavioral Health Therapist at YAP: A Perfect Fit for Frida Shu
Harrisburg, Pa. -- Twelve years after getting a job at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. as a Behavioral Health program therapist, Frida Shu reflects on her journey and sees why her work comes so...
Mother of Four Credits YAP With Helping Her Return to School and Improve Family...
Hope, Arkansas – Staff at Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in South Arkansas describe Rainy as one of the hardest working women they know.
“(Rainy) has dedicated her life to making the lives of her family...
YAP Regional Director Jamaal Crawford Gave Keynote Address During Hardin County Branch NAACP’s MLK...
Elizabethtown, Ky. - Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc., Regional Director Jamaal Crawford served as the guest speaker at Hardin County’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 32nd Dr. Martin Luther King/Lottie O....
Quay: Empowered With Tools to Turn His Life Around
Quay, 18, a former Pinellas-Pasco, Fla. Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. participant, thanks the nonprofit for empowering him with life-changing tools. He shared his story at a recent dinner with YAP national Board of...
YAP Recognizes Bradford/Sullivan County Businesses for Giving Young People with Disabilities Lifechanging Employment Opportunities
Towanda, Penn. – Gaining employment experience is essential for young people and particularly invaluable to individuals who have disabilities.
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Bradford County connects high school students and adults who have disabilities or...
Florida Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Leaders & Program Participants Share Success Stories with...
Tampa, Fla. -- This month, members of Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Board of Directors got some up-close-and-personal reminders of why they volunteered to serve the national nonprofit. While in Tampa for a quarterly meeting,...
With Help from YAP, Parents Get Support to Help Better Connect with Their Children
Galax, Va. – Sixteen year-old Kayleen credits her parents and Twin Counties Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. in Virginia with helping her become a more well-rounded person.
Kayleen had been living with Chris and Brandy...
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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...
