The YLAP Program is a proactive initiative designed to prevent risky behaviors among youth by fostering resilience, life skills, and positive engagement. Grounded in evidence-based prevention strategies, the program targets youth ages 14-24 in the United States, aiming to reduce rates of substance use, delinquency, school dropout, and mental health challenges.

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Through faith-based mentoring, academic support, leadership training, and recreational activities, the program builds protective factors such as self-esteem, peer resistance skills, and strong adult-youth relationships. Family engagement and community involvement are integrated to create a supportive environment that reinforces healthy decision-making.

By focusing on early intervention and strengths-based development, the program works to interrupt cycles of risk and promote long-term well-being, academic success, and civic responsibility among participating youth.