YPC Roseland establishes a strong support network early in the participant journey to enhance communication and goal alignment. Each "Base Team," comprising Outreach Workers, Life Coaches, Therapists, Job Coaches, and Education Tutors from Outreach, Programming, and Education & Training (E&T), meets with participants during outreach and every six weeks thereafter. These teams collaborate to provide holistic support and make collective decisions on participant progress and promotions.

Our 24-week "Timeline of Services" guides participants through a structured process of engagement, growth, and stability. It begins with identification and outreach, progressing through phases of rapport building, self-determination, community involvement, and employment training, all aimed at fostering personal development and community safety.

• Candidate Identification (Weeks 1-2)
  Outreach workers identify and engage young men and women at the highest risk of being involved in gun violence, focusing on both potential perpetrators and victims.

• Outreach and Engagement (Weeks 3-10)
  Outreach teams build rapport with new participants, introduce them to the program, and establish non-aggression commitments. Participants meet their support teams and begin participating in formal services.

• Phase 1: Self-Determination (Weeks 11-26)
  Focused on motivation and disengagement from violence, life coaches and clinicians work closely with participants to develop life skills, increase stability, set goals, and enhance self-regulation.

• Phase 2: Community Building (Weeks 11-26)
  Building on previous work, this phase emphasizes community action, aiming to shift attitudes, improve relationships, and strengthen participants’ connections to violence prevention efforts.

• Employment & Training (Weeks 27-48)
  The final stage centers on economic stability, equipping participants with the skills necessary for gainful employment and long-term self-sufficiency.

We partner with Penn Foster to offer participants the opportunity to earn their high school diploma. Our comprehensive support includes transcript collection, tutoring, educational assessments, and both online and in-house instruction. Upon successful completion, participants are celebrated with a full graduation ceremony, emphasizing achievement and motivation.

In addition to diploma programs, we provide:

• Critical thinking sessions

• Creative writing workshops

• American history and Black history classes

• Small group tutoring

• One-on-one tutoring

• Assistance with college FAFSA applications

• Support with scholarships

• Enrollment guidance for trade schools

Our goal is to equip youth with the academic and life skills needed to succeed in education and beyond.

A certified clinician is available to provide emotional support, guidance, and counseling tailored to trauma, addiction, and social issues. Services are accessible by appointment and for urgent needs. Additionally, we offer programs such as drug education, Trauma Stress Management, and Art Therapy groups, fostering mental wellness and resilience among participants.