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Youth Advocacy Program "YAP" YAP is an early intervention program for at-risk juveniles between the ages of 6-17 years old. YAP is funded by the city of Los Angeles for city residents only. The mission of the YAP program is to provide an early intervention and diversion services to at-risk youth and their families. Young people targeted for "youth advocacy" services are those who are at risk of becoming involved in criminal activity, or are-first or second time offenders who are not involved in serious crimes against persons, not already gang members, and not on probation or parole. All referrals to the YAP are made by the Los Angeles Police Department, or the Los Angeles County Juvenile Court. Some of the topics covered by the YAP include: Goal setting instruction, Educational support, Tutoring, Drug and alcohol abuse prevention activities, Mentor involvement, College and career exploration, Cultural activities, Community service activities and Neighborhood improvement projects. Contact Information Youth Advocacy Program 13160 Mindanao Way Suite 240 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Phone # 310-309-6000 Fax # 310-309-6032 http://www.careerplanningcenter.com ********************************************************************* BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF VENICE
Mission Statement Boys & Girls Club of Venice • 2232 Lincoln Blvd • Venice, CA 90291 Tel. 310.390.4477 • Fax.310. 390.1419 For Information about the LAPD Pacific Division's Jeopardy Program, please ask for Armondo (310) 390-4477 ********************************************************************* Westchester Healthy Start Program
The Healthy Start Program meets on the campus of Westchester High School. The program supports Westchester High School Students and their parents. The courses are as followed: Behavioral Counseling, Tutoring, and Parenting Classes. For further details, please call Mr. Marvin Cooper or Ms. Billie Silvey at: (310) 348-9967, ext. 360 or 361. ********************************************************************* Multi-Agency At-Risk Student Task Force MAARSTF provides a collaborative effort in which Venice High School’s at-risk students and families are identified, evaluated and referred to appropriate agencies for assistance. By working and communicating together with schools, families and each other, the MAARSTF Partners will help at-risk students to succeed in school and in life. From the TRIP (truancy Reduction Intervention and Prevention Program) program to the GRIP (Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention Program) to Teen Court Program. MAARSTF is committed helping students succeed. For more information contact Henry Lazo, Director at 310-306-7981 ext. 330 ********************************************************************* Teen Resource List Help Lines: (800)339-6993 / (323)686-0950; Teen (800)TLC-TEEN / (310)855-HOPE; Cal. Youth Crisis (800)843-5200; Child. Ct. (323) 526-6682. Department of Children Family Services 800-540-4000. Academic Success Programs: YAP Program: (310) 309-6000 Boy's and Girls Club (310) 390-4477 Truancy Reduction Intervention and Prevention (TRIP) Venice H.S.. Students only (310) 306-7981. Parent/Teen Class: Gardena, contact Davina (310) 217-9592. South Bay, Narbone Adult School. (310) 547-4425 or 325-4611. Anger Management Class: Young Urban Leaders Influencing Violence (YULIV) Venice H.S. only (310) 306-7981 Stop the violence, Inglewood (323) 777-4893 San Martin De Porres Center, Westchester (310) 641-1633 Stop smoking programs: Santa Monica St. John's Hospital (310) 829-8453 Ex.4802 Drug/Alcohol Class: Angels at Risk, Susie Spain (310) 262-9191 Didi Hirsch (310) 751-1200 Ex. 217 San Martin De Porres (310) 641-1633 At Risk Youth Programs: Jeopardy, LAPD, 6-month program, Pacific division (310) 202-4524 Juvenile Impact, LAPD, 3-month program, 77th Division (213) 485-8606 Camp Grizzly Juvenile Boot Camp, 800-926-0643 *********************************************************************
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