YouthZone’s Restorative Justice Program: An Alternative Path to Conflict Resolution By Chelsea Smith Are you looking for a more compassionate, effective way to address conflicts and repair relationships in your community? Look no further than YouthZone’s Restorative Justice (RJ)...
Continue ReadingEmpowering Communities with Restorative Justice: Free Facilitator Training at YouthZone
Empowering Communities with Restorative Justice: Free Facilitator Training at YouthZone Are you a community member, parent, teacher, or part of law enforcement? Do you have previous experience with Restorative Justice Practices? If so, YouthZone invites you to participate in...
Continue ReadingStepping-In for Change: Get On-Board with YouthZone’s Free Restorative Justice 101 Bilingual Training!
Stepping-In for Change: Get On-Board with YouthZone’s Free Restorative Justice 101 Bilingual Training! In our ever-evolving society, embracing transformative practices like Restorative Justice (RJ) fosters community healing and builds stronger connections. YouthZone is dedicated to providing an inclusive and enlightening...
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Join us in extending a warm welcome to Dewann Jones as he embarks on this new journey at YouthZone! Dewann has joined YouthZone as a Youth Advocate. Dewann Jones was born in Chattanooga, TN, and comes to Youth Zone from Memphis,...
Continue ReadingYear in Review Celebration at YouthZone
Year in Review Celebration at YouthZone By Jami Hayes Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. As we embark on another exciting year at YouthZone, we reflect on the incredible accomplishments we achieved together. From impactful programming to...
Continue ReadingRoaring Fork Valley Youth Facing Compounding Mental Health Problems, YouthZone Says
Roaring Fork Valley Youth Facing Compounding Mental Health Problems, YouthZone Says Written by Lucy Peterson, published in the Aspen Times on January 24, 2024 Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. Kids and families in the Roaring...
Continue ReadingWelcome Vanessa Otero as YouthZone’s Newest Staff Member
Help Us Welcome Vanessa Otero to the YouthZone Team! Welcome to YouthZone! We are thrilled to be introducing our newest staff member, Vanessa Otero to our team! She is joining us as our Administrative Assistant. Vanessa Otero is a long time...
Continue ReadingCarbondale Therapist Offers ‘Soulful’ Help to Guide Others onto a Healing Path
Carbondale Therapist Offers ‘Soulful’ Help to Guide Others onto a Healing Path Written by Katherine Tomanek, published in the Post Independent on January 21, 2024 Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. Correction: An earlier version of...
Continue ReadingAspen Community Foundation Donates $582,500 to Nonprofits from Aspen to Parachute
Aspen Community Foundation Donates $582,500 to Nonprofits from Aspen to Parachute Written by Staff Reporter, published in the Aspen Times on January 14, 2024 Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. Aspen Community Foundation’s giving network provided...
Continue ReadingYouthZone Offers Three Different Support Locations in Garfield County for LGBTQIA+ Youth
YouthZone Offers Three Different Support Locations in Garfield County for LGBTQIA+ Youth Written by Katherine Tomanek, published in the Post Independent on January 10, 2024 Read the Article on the Post Independent website HERE. Travis Wilson, a Client Service...
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