Youth Promise Act Advisory Council - Caddo Parish

Youth Promise Act Advisory Council - Caddo Parish The Youth Promise Act Advisory Council in Caddo Parish, also known as YPAAC, is the beginning embodied movement of Youth PROMISE Act Bill (H.R. 1318, S.13)

The Youth Promise Act Advisory Council (‘YPAAC’) became established on October 29th, 2013 through the first informational meeting. Approximately thirty-four (34) professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the youth of Caddo Parish are those who attended the initial meeting. The Youth PROMISE Act Bill (H.R. 1318, S.13) (Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support

, and Education) is bipartisan legislation that will give communities the support and funding needed to effectively address youth violence issues. By specifically focusing on violence prevention and intervention strategies, this bill ensures the correct programs are funded to save lives and give every young person the opportunity to meet his or her potential. The Youth Promise Act Advisory Council in Caddo Parish is comprised of four committees: Mentoring, Crime, Health, and Education. By tackling issues associated with these issues, YPAAC is confident that Caddo Parish youth's future will be improved by the future accomplishments and goals set by the council.

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