Welcome to the Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project!
Our Mission
The number of teenagers under the age of 18 who are held in adult jails and prisons in Pennsylvania has increased drastically over the last fifteen years. The Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project (YASP) is building a youth-led movement to stop this trend by ending the practice of automatically trying and incarcerating young people as adults. Through its work in the Philadelphia jails, YASP provides space for incarcerated young people to express themselves creatively and to develop as leaders both within and beyond the prison walls. Young people who have been through the adult court system are at the forefront of YASP, leading the movement to keep teenagers out of adult prisons and to create new possibilities for youth around the city.
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YASP's new film "Stolen Dreams II" is Out! Get your copy today!
"Stolen Dreams II " is a very captivating film and it holds your attention. We take you into the community and talk about the violence that's going on and how we can find better ways to deal with our youth instead of locking them away, which causes worse problems . The film includes powerful motivational speakers, including our very own YASP members Tot Metz and Romeeka Williams. The documentary is a great film and it would open your eyes on a lot of problems going on in our communities. Check out the trailer here!
If you make a donation of $20 or more to YASP, you can have your very own copy of "Stolen Dreams II"! Make a donation through our Paypal account above.
You can also send a donation to us at:
Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project
2231 N. Broad St, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19132
You can contact us at yasproject@gmail.com or 267-571-YASP with any questions.
"Stolen Dreams II " is a very captivating film and it holds your attention. We take you into the community and talk about the violence that's going on and how we can find better ways to deal with our youth instead of locking them away, which causes worse problems . The film includes powerful motivational speakers, including our very own YASP members Tot Metz and Romeeka Williams. The documentary is a great film and it would open your eyes on a lot of problems going on in our communities. Check out the trailer here!
If you make a donation of $20 or more to YASP, you can have your very own copy of "Stolen Dreams II"! Make a donation through our Paypal account above.
You can also send a donation to us at:
Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project
2231 N. Broad St, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19132
You can contact us at yasproject@gmail.com or 267-571-YASP with any questions.
YASP needs your support!
Click here to make a donation to make this important work possible, or send a check to:
YASP C/O Reconstruction Inc.
PO Box 7691 Philadelphia, PA 19101
All donations make it possible for YASP to employ formerly incarcerated young people and train them as organizers and leaders of the organization. Help us build a youth-led movement to keep young people out of adult prisons!
Click here to make a donation to make this important work possible, or send a check to:
YASP C/O Reconstruction Inc.
PO Box 7691 Philadelphia, PA 19101
All donations make it possible for YASP to employ formerly incarcerated young people and train them as organizers and leaders of the organization. Help us build a youth-led movement to keep young people out of adult prisons!
