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MENTORSHIP
We provide mentorship opportunities with at-risk youth to provide positive role models and explore a trust-based relationship. Mentors and mentees are able to share experiences with each other and gain mutual respect and understanding. YRAP also provides mentorship training for those interested in mentoring!
New Programs
Drop-Ins
We love adventures and building community connections! Join us as we explore Edmonton through our drop-in sessions—held four times a month and led by our Drop-In Coordinator alongside an amazing team of volunteers. Each session offers something new, giving youth a chance to make friends, learn, and try out different experiences in a welcoming and safe environment.
Want to learn more? Visit our dedicated Drop-In page for all the details!
Community Support Program
YRAP offers a community support program that will work with youth to provide any supports they may be in need of or connect them to other agencies. This can include addiction supports, mental health, job and employment supports, education, language supports, food security and many other areas of assistance.
We provide supports on an ongoing and indefinite basis based on the areas of support required by the youth or their level of need. Our role with each youth varies - we may provide resources, a cell phone, support referrals, assist with tasks, advocate or supervise other YRAP programs they access. YRAP works closely alongside the youth's workers, family and other networks.
Looking for community supports? Here is a our referral form: Referral Form.
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Research Committee
The Research Committee partners with academic and community partners to collaborate in producing research on restorative justice and the criminal justice system.
We seek to centre youth experiences and would love to work with community partners who wish to do the same.
We have partnered with academic scholars from the University of Alberta in the past, as our committee members take part in practicing research skills, engaging in discussions, and contributing to practical projects.
Past and ongoing activities include research workshops, collaborative studies, data collection and analysis exercises, and partnerships with external stakeholders.
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Interested in collaborating academically with us? Please reach out to research@yrap.org.
