When high schools have strong interscholastic sports participation rates, they report lower levels of major crime and fewer suspensions, according to a new University of Michigan study. The research includes violent behavior and attempted rape among major crimes, and suspensions involving five or more days out of school. “Sport participation opportunities within a school might operate to slow down or …
We are expanding!
MI-YVPC is expanding the borders of our program area. The area now extends west to Forest Hill Ave. (above Flushing Rd) and north to West Dayton and East Rankin Streets. The expansion means that more families are now eligible for the YES, Mentoring and Fathers and Sons programs. Referrals to any MI-YVPC program can be made by calling Pete Hutchison …
Thank you to all who helped make the Youth Festival a success!
Sincere thanks to everyone involved for contributing the success of the Safe and Healthy Futures Youth Festival on Saturday. We had a beautiful day, a great turnout, good food, and inspiring performances by Raise It Up Youth Awareness, Gary Jones and Boys and Girls Club Youth and Kudos. A special thank you to the members of the MI-YVPC Outreach Committee for …
Youth Empowerment Solutions is on YouTube
Watch the new YES video from our YES participants in Flint.
Safe and Healthy Futures Youth Festival
Saturday, June 9th, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary School 1518 University Avenue, Flint, MI The Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center (MI-YVPC), based at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, along with its community partners, Church Without Walls and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint will be hosting the Safe and Health Futures Youth Festival …
Lessons from a Sandlot
By: Pete Hutchison, YES Program Director As a kid we used to head to the vacant lot to play ball, rather than stay home to do chores or homework. It did not matter how many of us showed up to play, the game was always played because no one wanted to face the alternative awaiting us at home. As a …
Hometown Health Hero Award
Every April, Michigan celebrates National Public Health Week. Each year there is a different focus area that highlights Michigan efforts. This year’s focus is “Healthier Michigan Begins Today.” If you know a person or group who deserves recognition as a Hometown Health Hero for going above and beyond (in any of the categories listed on the application) to prevent diseases …
YES is in the News
Word is getting out about Youth Empowerment Solutions. The press release and slideshow from the UM News Service has been picked up by numerous news outlets around the state and nationwide. Here are some of the headlines: Michigan Program Led to Lower Crime and Fewer Violent Incidents among Kids ASPH Friday Letter – Jan 26, 2012 Program led to lower …
News article and slideshow featuring Youth Empowerment Solutions
YES is in the news. Read the article and view the slideshow from University of Michigan News Service website: http://www.ns.umich.edu/new/multimedia/slideshows/20155-program-led-to-lower-crime-fewer-violent-incidents-among-kids
New Publication: Hospital-based Program for Violence Prevention
Violence is Preventable: A Best Practices Guide for Launching & Sustaining a Hospital-based Program to Break the Cycle of Violence Check out the full book here.
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