Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Celebrating our 50th year in 2025, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. partners with communities to deliver effective alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.

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“At YAP, we advocate and support youth and young adults on the autism spectrum. Today, and every day, we recognize the diverse gifts of all people on the spectrum.” - YAP National Coordinator of Developmental Disabilities Programs Lori burrus #Lightitupblue #AutismAwareness #CelebrateDifferences #AutismAcceptance #YAP50

🎙️🎧 Season Four of the Youth Justice Transformation in Action Podcast is Here - Here is a Preview of "Changing Futures: How a Community Driven, Personalized Approach is Transforming Lives" featuring Gary Ivory! 🔔 In the first episode of Season Four, Executive Director John A. Tuell speaks with Gary Ivory, President and CEO at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) about its transformative role in youth justice over the past 50 years. Together, they explore YAP’s primary goals, its evolution since its inception, and the personalized services it offers to youth and families. Through individualized treatment, YAP helps youth stay out of the justice system, with a focus on reducing recidivism by tailoring services to each individual’s needs. They also discuss the critical factors that contribute to YAP’s success, including collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders like probation, child welfare, and education systems. The episode highlights inspiring success stories, showcasing how the program has made a lasting impact on reducing recidivism rates. Join us to learn how YAP is making a difference and shaping the future of youth justice. 🎙️ S4-Ep1 - Changing Futures: How a Community Driven, Personalized Approach is Transforming Lives (featuring Gary Ivory, YAP) https://lnkd.in/euDMHGZC All episodes of the Youth Justice Transformation in Action #podcast, hosted by Jodi Martin and John A. Tuell, are available on our website and all major podcast platforms, including #Apple Podcasts and #Spotify. Podcast Webpage: https://lnkd.in/ejYgbTUE

YAP CEO/President Gary Ivory participates in podcast discussion - 'Changing Futures: How a Community Driven, Personalized Approach is Transforming Lives' Listen here: https://loom.ly/D6Hglj4 RFK National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice John A. Tuell Jodi Martin #YAP50

YAP Alumni Ambassadors Present "Sharing Our Stories," at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Register to hear from program participant about how YAP has impacted their lives. https://loom.ly/4YRW5H4

With International Women's Day having taken place on March 8th and Women's History Month drawing to a close, YAP Global Youth Voices celebrate the hard work of colleagues all across the globe. From activities promoting women's health and well-being in Guatemala, to meetings of colleagues from America and Sierra Leone as well as poetry from Young People and Advocates in Ireland celebrating women, YAP programmes are working hard to celebrate individuals and their achievements internationally. 🏆🌐 Join us in celebrating the power of community and the voices of youth worldwide! 🌏✨ #GlobalYouthVoices #CommunityEmpowerment #YAPAdvocate #YAP #YouthLeadership #StrengthBasedSupport #IWD

YAP Middlesex County, NJ Community Anti-Violence Director Emanuel Shumate participates in Street Soldiers: Teens and guns Watch here: https://loom.ly/ZcxMXuU Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York) LISA EVERS tameek floyd #YAP50

Since 1975, YAP has provided alternatives to placing young people in trouble or crisis in residential care, out-of-home placements & corrections facilities. A national nonprofit in 33 states and Washington, D.C., YAP partners with public systems to provide community-based wraparound support & behavioral health services to individuals and families. Join us in commemorating this 50th golden milestone in continuation of supporting our mission to deliver and advocate for safer and effective alternatives that empower individuals, families and neighborhoods to thrive. Learn more about our journey and upcoming events at yapinc.org/50th. #YAP50 #CommunityImpact #YouthAdvocacy #AnniversaryCelebration

Good News Friday ☀️ YAP Southeast staff met with the organization’s fiscal team members and Executive Leadership in Florida in February where they shared ideas and information on providing the best service to youth and families. Photographed is YAP Florida State Director Seyny Dressler, MSW, Regional Director Felicia Wells (Florida, Georgia & NC), YAP Vice President of the Southeast Dr. LaVeisha M. Cummings and Regional Director Vivian Davis (Alabama/Virginia & SC). YAP is in 33 states and Washington, D.C., partnering with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, education, public safety, and other systems to deliver community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care, and neighborhood violence. For more info on YAP, visit yapinc.org. #YAP50