The theme this year is “Cultivating a culture of peace”. Together let us plant the seeds for non-violence, justice and hope. – UN Secretary-General António Guterres United Nations YAP Ireland Life Without Barriers loom.ly/P6TGGlI #PeaceDay

Sweater weather is better together. Happy first day of fall! 🍂

YAP Clark County, Nev. - Youth Advocate Programs’ Barbering and Dress for Success Projects Set Youth Up for Success loom.ly/aK9_zSY

Youth Advocate Programs™ (YAP™) Leaders and Board Members Pursue Congressional Support loom.ly/tF1o1_w #CapitolHillDay

Good News Friday ☀️- YAP VP of the West, Kimberly Brandon (R), and SW BH Regional Director Naomi Chargois (L), attended Tx Network of Youth Services Conf. where YAP was an exhibitor. Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is to support Tx youth/families in overcoming challenges to achieve healthy development.

YAP CPO Dave Williams was invited to attend Whitehouse.crypto for an event on Gun Violence Prevention. He was a part of the inaugural cohort of The University of Chicago CVILA. His participation underscores his commitment to addressing gun violence & highlights the impactful work being done by YAP.

Youth Advocate Programs helps thousands of kids across the country, including those in Hamilton County. spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/n…

Great reporting by @tonishajtv on YAP's alternative-to-youth incarceration/placement services loom.ly/WHCD8y8

Kids killing kids: 'I want to fuss at him, but I want to love on him and I can’t do either' Kristin Pierce WISN 12 NEWS loom.ly/30KIvkE

My latest: After voting to not approve a contract for youth services with MHMR, commissioners come back after a two hour closed meeting to reverse their decisions. A contract that combined two previous ones from Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. star-telegram.com/news/politics-…

More reporting from Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalist Kamal Morgan: Youth Advocate Programs uses a proprietary program that cannot be duplicated by MHMR or anyone else in Tarrant County or the state of Texas, [YAP CEO Gary] Ivory said. loom.ly/FU4ZAEc

Tarrant County Commissioners reverse course, give debated contract to MHMR loom.ly/Oe_8-i0

Please support YAP by voting for the nonprofit in the European Social Network Awards for its work in addressing public safety, specifically community gun violence in cities across the U.S. Cast your vote for YAP in the Excellence in Communities Award category: loom.ly/WDf0tVk

Results from a study of Choose to Change® (C2C®), a partnership between BrightpointIL & (YAP)™ w/ support from CPS - Chicago Public Schools, demonstrates that it is possible to create large & lasting reductions in gun violence & imprisonment. UChicago Urban Labs loom.ly/Hr6hmMY

YAP CPO David R. Williams said the study shows a need for a “community-based, wraparound” approach, coupled w/ cognitive behavior therapy, to help kids most at risk of being involved in gun violence. BrightpointIL CPS - Chicago Public Schools UChicago Urban Labs WBEZ loom.ly/HXaxOMg

Good News Friday ☀️- YAP Chemung County, NY program participants and staff were welcomed by @ElmiraFFS IAFF Local 709 with a fire station tour including trying on bunker gear, exploring the fire engine, safety info and a Q&A.

Success story highlights impact of Chicago's youth programs on reducing violence loom.ly/fV5A2h8 BrightpointIL CPS - Chicago Public Schools UChicago Urban Labs Tia A. Ewing FOX 32 News

YAP celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. YAP partners with employers as part of PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's MY WORK, which provides students w/ disabilities & other students facing employment barriers the chance to have summer jobs. loom.ly/_DIAXeE

YAP Scott County, Iowa one of 22 businesses or outreach programs located in the Lincoln Resource Center building Muscatine Journal loom.ly/kyiem_c 📸 YAP at the TMBC Lincoln Resource Center is run by retired Davenport Police Officer Michael Cole, standing/tgeyer.

YAP Mecklenburg County, NC - With Help From YAP, Horses Help 15-Year-Old Smith Heal and Grow Shining Hope Farms loom.ly/Dqegynk