Youth

Juvenile Prevention Services

Project APOYO

A bilingual, culturally specific Alternative Sanctions Program designed to offer young Latino offenders the supervision, support, and education needed to bring about a positive and productive lifestyle. The name APOYO itself stands for "Alternative to Prison Opportunities for Youthful Offenders" and in Spanish APOYO means "Support." Project APOYO’s goals: Reduce Latino over-representation in traditional incarceration programs; Offer positive and productive activities to develop our youth's sense of responsibility and accountability; Encourage and support family treatment on behalf of program youth.

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CONTACT US Waldemar Gracia, Director Project APOYO 790 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 Phone (203) 772-1131 Fax (203) 772-1058 E-mail