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Founded in Harrisburg in 1975, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. has since expanded to partner with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health and public safety systems in 35 states and Washington, D.C.
A program that deploys people called “violence interrupters” on Charlotte’s west side showed some promise in its early results. UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute looked at the first year it was up-and-running.
In the past two years, Youth Advocate Programs in Lebanon County have seen an 18% increase in demand for behavioral health services designed to offer families support and work on