SafeHouse Denver’s Youth Advocacy Program (YAP) provides non-residential services to people under 24 years old and the professionals who serve them.

The YAP provides both responsive and preventative services.

For youth who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence (DV), one-on-one counseling and group support are available. For at-risk youth, YAP provides skill-building and educational workshops to youth in their communities.

YAP provides professional development to service providers who work with youth.

YAP also serves Denver’s youth by hosting fun and educational community engagement opportunities. Please email us for more information!

Services

One-On-One Advocacy-Based Counseling For Youth Who Witness DV

• Short-term counseling and psychoeducation sessions for youth (over age 12) who witness DV in the home.*
• Focus on healing from trauma; goals are set and met in an age-appropriate manner
• Tools for creating and recognizing healthy relationships
• Interested in counseling for yourself or your child? Please talk with an Advocate by calling 303-318-9989.

Groups & Workshops

• Focus on identifying DV, teen dating violence, toxic relationships, red flags and warning signs, as well as identifying and skill-building around creating healthy relationships
• Support groups focus on supporting young survivors of DV
• Can be a single presentation or a series. An Advocate will work with your organization to create a program that meets the needs of the youth who will attend.
• Can be held at SafeHouse Denver, the Rose Andom Center, at your location or at another agency

For Service Providers: Clinical Support By An LCSW

• Professional development for direct service staff on identifying abusive patterns in their clients and best practices in working with youth who are engaged in abusive relationships
• Clinical consultation in an individual or group setting (i.e. at a case consult meeting to discuss how to better support clients or connect with resources)

Community Engagement

• Tabling at events that involve youth
  • Would you like SafeHouse Denver to come to your event? Please email us!
• Fun, educational activities (~1 per month)
  • Keep an eye out for upcoming youth events -- sign up for our newsletter! Options include…
    • Summer Movie Series: SafeHouse Denver provides the movie and snacks, and guests attend a facilitated discussion afterward
    • Pumpkin Decorating: SafeHouse Denver provides pumpkins and music, plus a brief discussion about DV, while we chat and decorate pumpkins
    • Winter Warmer: hot cocoa and facilitated discussions about healthy relationships

Requirements & How To Get Involved

*Individuals under 14 years old require parental approval.

Youth over 14 years old are subject to the confidentiality requirements of all clients at SafeHouse Denver. As such, Advocates may not speak to parents about their children’s progress without a release from the youth engaged in services.

If you have any questions that are not answered above, please email us! You can also request more information using the contact form below.