Youth Alternative Program (YAP)
Program snapshot
Age group: Late childhood (7-11); Adolescence (12-17); Young adult (18-24)
Gender: Mixed (male and female)
Population served: Aboriginal/Indigenous; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2); Newcomers, immigrants and/or refugees; Persons with disabilities; Visible minority/ethnic group; Youth in contact with law enforcement (and/or at risk)
Topic: Alcohol and/or drug use; Social development
Setting: Urban area; Community-based setting
Location: Alberta
Number of completed Canadian outcome evaluation studies: Information not provided
Continuum of intervention: Secondary crime prevention; Tertiary crime prevention
Brief Description
The Youth Alternative Program (YAP) consists of 3 workshops, aimed towards teaching children and youth aged 7-24 communication, interpersonal, and life skills. The workshops are targeted towards different age groups: Kickstart (7-10), Restart (10-24), and Reset (12-24). Facilitated groups address areas such as mental health, life and social skills, personal empowerment, and relationships using evidence-based curriculums.
Goals
The main goal of the Youth Alternative Program (YAP) is to teach children and youth communication, interpersonal, and life skills.
Clientele
Youth Alternative Program (YAP) serves youth, ages 7-24 in the Calgary area.
Core Components
The Youth Alternative Program (YAP) is comprised of 3 workshops aimed towards teaching children and youth aged 7-24 communication, interpersonal, and life skills:
- Kickstart – an evidence based 8-session workshop for children aged 7-10 years old, designed to provide a well-rounded approach to fostering emotional and social development.
- Restart – an evidence based 10-session workshop for children and youth aged 11-24 years old designed to provide a well-rounded approach to fostering emotional and social development.
- Reset – an evidence based 6-session workshop for youth ages 12-24 years old designed to provide a well-rounded approach to fostering emotional and social development.
Implementation Information
Some of the critical elements for the implementation of this program or initiative include the following:
- Organizational requirements: Limited information on this topic.
- Partnerships: Calgary Board of Education (CBE), City of Calgary Youth Probation Services, Calgary Youth Justice Society, Calgary Youth Attendance Centre, Community Agencies, Family Resource Networks.
- Training and technical assistance: Limited information on this topic.
- Risk assessment tools: Limited information on this topic.
- Materials & resources: Limited information on this topic.
International Endorsements
The most recognized classification systems of evidence-based crime prevention programs have classified this program or initiative as follows:
- Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development: Not applicable.
- Crime Solutions/OJJDP Model Program Guide: Not applicable.
- SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices: Not applicable.
- Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy: Not applicable.
Gathering Canadian Knowledge
Canadian Implementation Sites
Youth Alternative Program (YAP) is operated by McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association in the Calgary area and Okotoks.
Main Findings from Canadian Outcome Evaluation Studies
No information available.
Cost Information
No information available.
References
There is no Canadian reference available at this time.
For more information on this program, contact:
Website:
https://mcmancalgary.ca/youth-alternative-program/
Simone Brown, Program Manager
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