Center for The Advancement of Youth Development

04/19/2020

04/01/2020

Lean in with L.I.F.E. We want to hear from you! Do you need help? Please see the flyer to get assistance.

04/05/2013

We would like to share the following important info on youth violence prevention Part IIhttp://www.wjh.harvard.edu/~jweisz/pdfs/2005h.pdf

http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12480.html

04/05/2013

We would like to share the following important information on Youth Violence Prevention:

http://www.operationsafecommunity.com/assets/1294/memphis_youth_violence_reduction_plan_final_32511.pdf : Memphis Youth Violence Prevention Plan, April 2011

http://www.operationsafecommunity.com/news/posts/memphis-leaders-share-best-practices-in-youth-violence-prevention--childrens-exposure-to-violence: Evidenced Based Best Practices

http://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbCmtyBasedApproaches09-2011.pdf

05/13/2011

We are excited to present the First Annual Empowerment Evaluation Boot Camp. This program grants youth the opportunity to learn how to use different forms of data and research to advocate for children and family mental health changes. EEBC will feature guest researchers from around the country and from different community based programs in Memphis.APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE ATWWW.ADVANCINGYOUTH.ORG

09/16/2010

CAYD cordially invites you to please join us as we host Dr. Janice Johnson Diaz, Associate Professor of Sociology at John Jay College. Dr.Johnson will hold a discussion at JustCare Family Network offices located at 3100 Walnut Grove, Suite 511 on September 23rd from 12:00-1:15. Dr. Johnson , Africana Scholar in Residence, will discuss "Understanding Underserved Families Health Decisions" followed by a question and answer session. For more information please contact Christy Peterson via email at [email protected] by phone at (901) 843-3247. Please feel free to visit our website at www.advancingyouth.org. Co-Sponsored by CAYD and JustCare Family Network

09/16/2010

Please join the Center for the Advancement of Youth Development as we present Dr. Janice Johnson, Assistant Professor at John Jay College, Department of Sociology as she discusses : "I'm Scared for Her to Go Outside: The Health Consequences of Urban Violence and Mother's Fears" September 23rd, Rhodes College.

08/26/2010

　CAYD, located in the East Annex of Rhodes College, is looking for interns in the field of community based participatory re-search (CBPR). CAYD uses CBPR as a tool to improve the out-comes of youth and families in the Mid-South. Students inter-ested in marketing, community service, mental health and re-search are encouraged to apply. Visit www.advancingyouth.org for more information about CAYD. Interested candidates should contact Christy Peterson at [email protected] or visit the Urban Studies trailer behind McCoy Theatre.

08/25/2010

The Urban Child Institute and Neighborhood Christian Center, along with Assisi Foundation of Memphis, The University of Memphis School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, and Optimum Studios, are pleased to distribute copies of the “Touch, Talk, Read, Play” DVD for use at organizations, institutions, and service providers in Memphis.If you are interested in obtaining a copycontact Katy Spurlock at (901) 385-4233 or [email protected] . You may also visit The Urban Child Institute online at www.theurbanchildinstitute.org

08/11/2010

DI'MANS, Inc., a nonprofit youth intervention/development program, is looking to enroll youth ages 14-19 in after-school activities at several area Memphis City Schools high schools. The activities are free and will include: academic enrichment, etiquette, and employment skills training. For information, please visit dimans.org or call 901.396.6300.