Our Programs

Structured pathways for mentorship, leadership, and lasting change.

Street-to-Structure Mentorship​

A structured mentoring model focused on discipline, life skills, and accountability.

  • Weekly in-person & virtual mentoring circles
  • Decision-making frameworks
  • Emotional intelligence training
  • Conflict resolution coachin
  • Personal growth plans
  • Monthly leadership challenges
  • Community service initiatives
  • Peer accountability groups
  • Leadership skill development
  • Growth tracking systems

Youth Leadership Circles Youth-led
chapters guided by vetted community leaders.

Youth-led chapters guided by vetted community leaders.

Violence Prevention & Intervention

Using the credible messenger approach to intervene before crisis.

  • School partnership
  • Reentry support collaboration
  • Early-intervention dialogue sessions
  • Community mediation support
  • Prevention workshops

Tell their stories responsibly
Use media as a positive tool
Participate in podcast interviews
Develop communication skills
Build digital discipline

Media, Storytelling & Truth Talks

Powered by UrbnConnection. Teaching youth to tell their stories responsibly.

National Chapter Development

Expanding city by city with structured support.

Structured curriculum
Training materials
Leadership framework
Digital support
National visibilit

Youth participation rates
Leadership development progress
School engagement improvements
Reduced conflict involvement
Community service hours

Measurable Outcomes

Impact must be measurable—not just motivational.

GET INVOLVED

There’s a place for everyone in this movement.

Join as a Youth Member

Free — Ages 14–24

  • Mentorship sessions
  • Leadership challenges
  • Educational resources
  • Accountability groups
  • National youth network community

No youth is ever denied access due to inability to pay.

Donate & Support

Monthly and annual giving options available

  • Youth programming
  • Chapter expansion
  • Training and resources
  • Media and digital infrastructure
  • Violence prevention initiatives

Become a Mentor

Community leaders, credible messengers, professionals

  • Background screening required
  • Training participation
  • Commitment to structured mentorship

Formerly justice-involved individuals committed to change are welcome.

join the “They Need Us National Youth Network” online community

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