Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

High-impact change nonprofit providing community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, residential care and neighborhood violence.

[Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. @YAPInc]

Celebrating its 50th year, check out this video to see how YAP supports youth, families, and communities.

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'Home should feel safe': Hundreds of Charlotte families impacted by shootings into occupied homes @JessePierre_ @wcnc @MeckCounty @CLTgov @CMPD
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What Can Cities Learn From Baltimore’s Extraordinary Decline in Violence? @teamtrace @ByChipBrownlee @BaltimoreMONSE @RocaInc @MayorBMScott @stefmav

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@YAPInc CEO & President Gary Ivory on Seven Key Best Practices For Effectively Managing Young Nonprofits ​@Forbes @ForbesNonprofit https://t.co/5yUOVK5bbB

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Quad Cities Youth Formerly in Trouble or in Crisis Make Positive Change Fueled by Community Support
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"Our approach is a better investment than incarceration and residential care." - @YAPInc CEO & President Gary Ivory

ICYMI - Read more here: https://t.co/yQSej3Y3fQ

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EJ, a West Baltimore resident, said situations like this are part of the reason she joined the @BaltimoreMONSE GVRS team at the nonprofit @YAPInc., which is contracted through the city. @toriyorgeytv @wbaltv11 https://t.co/ftq941NMEq

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Youth Advocate Programs Launches New Intervention Model and YAP Global Leadership Institute @USATODAY @YAPIreland @LWBAustralia @bien_siembra @OJPNIJ
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Northern Maryland - Thanks to Donations Made to YAP®’s Endowment Fund, Program Participants Like J’Von Are Seeking out Trades and Other Educational Opportunities https://t.co/afVwjmDvEG

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ICYMI: $1.18M in federal funding fuels Baltimore’s violence reduction effort @ChevallP @baltimoresun @MayorBMScott @BaltimoreMONSE @stefmav @BaltCoPolice @RocaInc https://t.co/emi6SClC9Q

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In honor of Mental Health Month, at 83, Bonnie Bower Delivers Youth Wellness Services with a Side of Wisdom https://t.co/p0Ypl71P9U

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Special luncheon in Davenport, Iowa celebrates youth success stories and community partners and funders fueling our work
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The nonprofit celebrated youth achievements, scholarships, and community support during a luncheon in Davenport.

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We were overjoyed to welcome Patrick M. Young of @YAPInc as our Peace Fellow in April of 2026! Please read his inspiring account of his experiences with us at The Neighborhood Advocate, YAP's blog, at https://t.co/7Emi6W6JHi

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Generous Donors Give Youth and Parents Facing Complex Challenges College Tuition, New Laptops & School Supplies
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Through this partnership with @BaltimorePolice, @yapinc, @roca_inc, prosecutors, and the community, we are showing what is possible when you balance real accountability for those driving violence in our communities with opportunity for positive change.

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In partnership with the @OAGMaryland, @BaltimorePolice, @RocaInc, @YAPInc, & community members, this work has delivered proven results across Baltimore, using data, outreach, & strong partnerships to connect individuals to resources, reduce violence, & strengthen neighborhoods.

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How Companies And Nonprofits Can Successfully Partner To Drive Youth Workforce Development https://t.co/f8aNpgXmIq Written by Gary Ivory of Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

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YAP CEO & President Gary Ivory on How Companies And Nonprofits Can Successfully Partner To Drive Youth Workforce Development @ForbesNonprofit @Britebound
https://t.co/RYUEpLS24m

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On Thursday April 30th, we will welcome our 2026 Peace Fellow, #PatrickMYoung, a brilliant community leader and the National Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development for @YAPInc. He will mentor our Youth and Parent Peacemakers.

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Philanthropy-Backed Chicago Violence Reduction Program Fueled a Life-Changing Restart for Nikolas and His Family @ChiPubSchools @BrightpointIL
https://t.co/UYGt6kzW0f