Seattle Parks and Recreation's Youth Violence Prevention Program is in partnership with City of Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI) provide additional programs hours around Parks universal program times. All programs are YOUTH FOCUSED and YOUTH MADE based on civic engagement, employment, arts, education, environment and community capacity building. Our Power of Place model is centered on YouthVOICE programming. The VOICES of our youth are important. All POWER OF PLACE programs reflect youth ideas, passions and interest. For more information contact the staff below or visit your local Teen Life Center or Late Night site.

Contact Information

Charles Humphrie
Teen Programs Manager
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
charles.humphrie@seattle.gov
206-684-7201

Jeron Gates
Sr. Program Coordinator
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
jeron.gates@seattle.gov
206-255-4051

Nicole Franklin
Sr. Program Coordinator
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
nicole.franklin@seattle.gov
206-255-2546

For more information on the City of Seattle’s Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI) please visit www.safeyouthseattle.org.