Civic Engagement-Youth Violence Prevention

Civic Engagement-Youth Violence PreventionThe YVP Call-to-Action initiative is a collaborative effort bringing together the City of Lancaster, the School District of Lancaster, and community partners to address youth violence through coordinated planning and shared strategy. For more than a year the steering committee has met monthly to align existing youth violence reduction programs, improve communication across organizations, and build a unified approach to supporting young people. This group represents the first coordinated, citywide space dedicated to collective dialogue, problem-solving, and strategic planning around youth safety. Its work will culminate in Lancaster's first Youth Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, designed to streamline services, reduce duplication, and strengthen outcomes for youth across the city. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : The Youth Violence Prevention and Educational Access VISTA will play a key role in advancing a citywide strategy to prevent youth violence while promoting access to educational opportunities for high school students. The VISTA will work to promote post-secondary education and workforce pathways by connecting high school students to college recruitment efforts, career readiness programs, and other educational supports.Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Cell phone, laptop, parking pass .Terms :Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .Service Areas :Ex-Offender Reentry , Public Health AmeriCorps , Public Safety , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Special Initiative: Promise Zones , Education .Skills :Education , Conflict Resolution , Urban Studies , Community Organization , Youth Development , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Counseling , Social Services .