GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project)

Address:

1625 E. 35th Ave DENVER, CO 80205

Website:

https://graspyouth.org/

Business Website Address:

https://graspyouth.org/

Business Phone Number:

(303) 777-3117

Business Genre:

Counseling/Mental Health, Legal, Resources/Referrals, Support, Youth Development

Long Business Description:

GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project) is a peer-run, intervention program that works with youth who are at-risk of gang involvement or are presently active in gangs, helps families of gang victims, and serves as a youth advocate. GRASP works so well because it is primarily run by ex-gang members who broke free of the gang life-style and turned their lives around. The staff understands how difficult it is to make this transition and the challenges facing youth who do it. Established in 1991 after a tragic ‘drive-by’ shooting death of a teen, GRASP has evolved into a highly respected and successful program of Denver Youth Program, a non-profit organization, that for over 52 years has helped kids to better futures through one-on-one mentoring.

Description of Services:

Crisis response, community mobilization, parent awareness trainings, community and school outreach, hospital intervention, family and youth advocacy, etc

Description of Clients Served:

Adolescents, juveniles on parole, other at-risk youth and their families

Service Categories:

Resources/Referrals,Support

Agency Name:

Denver Youth Program