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Central Pa. nonprofit continues ‘unique mission’ as it marks its 50th anniversary
Youth Justice System in Her Past and her Dream Career in Mortuary Science in her Future
Turning his Pain to Promise: YAP Scholarship Awardee Plans to Become Doctor
YAP South Sudanese Fellow: The America I Knew in Movies Versus the Real America
YAP Offers Help to Families
What happened to L.A. bank robbers who did heists in the 90s?
From Intern to Advocate: Harley Pressel is Making a Difference for Kids on Probation
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™) Dallas Leader Recognized for Violence Intervention Work
No Reject, No Eject: Making Social Change Happen
Health Perspective: Doing the work to combat local gun violence
Happy Valentine’s Day! Share the love by donating to YAP
Baltimore City expanding to the Eastern District to eliminate gun violence
Why The Nation Needs To Stop Relying On Youth Incarceration And Residential Care
Credible Messengers Help At-Risk Youth
Report: Early returns for Wilmington Street Team Program shows crime reduction
Community Comes Together To End Youth Gun Violence
New report shows teenagers face unique challenges in the child welfare system
Formerly incarcerated people have a wealth of knowledge; the state should use it
YAP's Annual Report 2023
"If I Can Do It, So Can You"
YAP Roanoke’s Youth and Families Receive Holiday Gifts Thanks to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Youth Advocate Programs’ Alternatives to Violence (ATV) Program Receives Support from The Just Trust
New Alternatives to Violence Team Launches on West Boulevard
YAP Roanoke’s Youth and Families Receive Holiday Gifts Thanks to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Minority North Texas kids are more likely to be shot than white kids
Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announce Recipients of $15 Million in Grant Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Work
YAP CEO Gary Ivory on leading young people from hard places to redemption
Boeing extends grant to help at-risk Philadelphia youth
They Missed Prom; So YAP Chicago’s Back to Our Future Program Gave Participants a Thanksgiving Sneaker Ball
YAP Washington Heights Violence Interruption Team Distributed Thanksgiving Turkeys to Families in their Service Area
Empowered by His Advocate, Kevin is Paving the Road Towards a Promising Future
Face the Facts: Discussing youth crime and the justice system
Charlotte’s ‘violence interrupters’ program expands into West Boulevard corridor
With Support from Boeing, YAP is Giving Justice-Involved Youth Jobs and Workforce Skills in their Communities
How you react in 3 minutes can change your life | David Williams | TEDxChicago
YAP’s Making Social Change Happen Awards: Recognizing Positive Change
YAP Roanoke, Virginia Staff Now Certified in Trauma Training to Help At-Risk Youth
City News | Wilmington, DE
‘Heavy day’: Anti-violence team continuing to help their community after recent murder
Celebrating New Beginnings
Georgetown University report lauds community-based alternatives to youth incarceration
YAP Hartford Credible Messenger Program Leads from the Heart

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