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The Youth Empowerment Program II (YEP II) seeks to address unhealthy behaviors in minority males (10-18 years) at risk for violence and provide them opportunities to learn skills and gain experiences that contribute to more positive lifestyles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices. The YEP II intends to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of strategic partnerships in improving the health status of at-risk minority male youth by addressing:
The initiative will support an evidence-based program aimed at improving the expected life outcomes for at-risk minority male youth. This program ends August 31, 2017.
Grant Period: 2012-2017
YEP seeks to address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk minority youth 10-18 years of age and provide them with opportunities to learn skills and gain experiences that contribute to more positive lifestyles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices.