Violence Interruption Pathways

Pathways is Youth ALIVE!’s mentoring case management program for youth at risk for exposure to violence, on probation, or emerging from a period of incarceration.

Our model involves regular, consistent contact with a focus on positive adult attention and support to build relationships. We meet the youth where they are: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our staff are recruited from the community and share similar experiences to the youth we serve. Pathways regularly helps youth re-enroll in school and find employment in addition to providing another caring adult in a young person’s life.

are mentors, problem solvers and life savers. “Sometimes community healing means breaking the cycle of violence before things erupt,” Nina Carter, Senior Violence Interrupter, said.

In 2022, Youth ALIVE! Violence Interrupters:

» Conducted 219 mediations and resolved 164 conflicts without further violence

» Completed 157 safety assessments at the hospital bedsides of shooting victims

» Relocated 36 families in danger to safety

In 2022, Pathways:

» Mentored 56 youth, 35 of whom enrolled in school; 13 of whom re-enrolled in school

» Supported 18 youth in attaining employment

» In 2023 we introduced school-based Pathways Intervention Specialists at Castlemont and Rudsdale High Schools