Aurora Area African American Men Of Unity

Re-imagine youth development (ryd) afterschool program has several core focus areas: safe space for positive youth development, tutoring and homework help, social engagement, stem, academic enrichment, and parental engagement for advocacy, building healthy bonds and furthering learning opportunities for youth ages 10-17.

Street outreach and mentoring intervention (somi) requires a coordinated effort between street outreach, case manager and victim services working cohesively with individuals and families impacted by gun violence to reduce harm, connections with gang affiliation, substance abuse, verbal threatws, physical abuse, bullying or trolling on social media platforms. Victims and offenders are offered restorative justice practices, peace circles and mediation to prevent the risk of future acts of violence, criminal behavior and recidivism for youth ages 11-24.

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