The Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative continues to live up to their name when it comes to connecting and empowering Seattle’s youth. Now that the school year is coming to a close, volunteers with Homework Help at Douglas Truth Library will help students on a drop-in basis throughout the remainder of the school year. These volunteers continue to provide support and encouragement to students aligning with SYVPI’s mantra of helping youth to set goals and connecting them with the help and services they need to succeed. Good Luck Seattle Students!!
… connects and coordinates services to youth through Neighborhood Networks led by longstanding community organizations
.… assesses the needs of at-risk youth, helps them set goals and connects them to the help and services they need to succeed
.… deploys street outreach workers to meet and engage youth wherever they are
.… trains and employs youth and helps prepare them for the world of work
.… mediates conflicts before they escalate by deploying School Emphasis Officers in four middle schools
.… teaches youth how to manage anger
.… empowers youth by engaging them in the design and creation of their own recreation and arts programming at youth and community centers
.… connects youth to caring adults as mentors
.… engages and connects youth programs and services to grants and sustaining funds.
