Youth Alternative Program

The Youth Alternatives Program(YAP) provides information to youth and the general public about gang involvement and focuses on alternatives for youth that are at-risk and exposed to violence, delinquency, and gangs.

GOAL: Decrease youth violence, gang activity, and behaviors that have been identified as anti-social and can contribute to violence. Intervention and prevention driven service.

We teach the ABC's of Life Skills:

A: Anger Management

B: Bullying

C: Conflict Resolution

D: Discussion of Gang Awareness:

E: Education: Nature of Violence

Services Include:

• Classroom sessions

• Teacher workshops

• Parent workshops

• Assemblies

• School Mediations

We service elementary through high school students. We are able to present at special events upon request. All material given is age-appropriate.

Presentations

General:

• Anger Management

• Conflict Resolution

• Bullying

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

Gang Violence/Prevention:

• Factors in gang affiliation

• Signs of gang involvment

• How gangs function

• Alternatives to gangs

• Girls and gangs

Counseling:

• Individual

• Family

• Group