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Recapturing Our Youth is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth crime prevention organization. It is dedicated to preventing  violent behavior and criminal involvement by addressing the root causes of poor decision-making. Our programs focus on mentorship, accountability, family engagement, and cognitive thinking strategies that promote long-term positive outcomes

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Sponsors & Partners

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Recapturing Our Youth is proud to collaborate with trusted organizations that strengthen our capacity to deliver effective youth crime prevention programming throughout Philadelphia.

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​Program Sponsor

Mount Vernon Manor Corp

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Mount Vernon Manor Corp serves as a key program sponsor, providing administrative support and fiscal oversight that strengthens grant compliance, responsible stewardship, and a long-term program sustainability.

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Program Site Partner

Drexel University Neighborhood Partnership Program

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​(Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships)
The Drexel University Neighborhood Partnership Program serves as a program site partner. They support safe and structured programming space for youth, families, and community-based prevention services.

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These partnerships reflect Recapturing Our Youth’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible community investments.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Founders Statement

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William Evans | CEO & Founder

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William Evans emerged from federal prison after serving nearly 30 years behind bars with a renewed purpose: to prevent young people from having to learn life’s hardest lessons through incarceration.

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While incarcerated, Mr. Evans committed himself to self-rehabilitation, utilizing cognitive thinking tools, accountability practices, and personal discipline to transform his mindset and life direction.

 

Through this experience, he learned a powerful truth:

Real change begins within — only you can make the decision to change for the better.

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Mr. Evans founded Recapturing Our Youth on a simple but powerful question:

“Why should our youth have to go to prison to become rehabilitated, when we can apply thesesame tools while they are free?”

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Today, Recapturing Our Youth applies these same tools before youth enter the criminal justice system. To help them become positive role models and productive citizen

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PROGRAMS 

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8-Week Cognitive Thinking & Violence Prevention 

 

 

Week 1: Orientation, Pre-Test & Communication Skills

Week 2: Peer Pressure & Mentorship

Week 3: Family Bonds & Parenting (Parents invited)

Week 4: Health, Fitness, Education & Behavioral Health

Week 5: Critical Thinking & Violence Prevention

Week 6: Anger Management

Week 7: Empathy & Respect for Others

Week 8: Post-Test & Program Reflection

 

 

Graduation

 

 

A graduation ceremony will take place one week after completion and will include guest speakers, awards, certificates, and refreshments.

 

 

Incentives

 

 

• Educational field trips to state and federal correctional facilities

• Cognitive skill skits demonstrating good vs. poor decision-making

 

 

Mentor Application

 

 

• Full Name

• Phone Number

• Email Address

• City & State

• Are you a formerly incarcerated individual? (Yes/No)

• Can you obtain required child clearances? (Yes/No)

• Why do you want to become a mentor?

• Submit Button: Apply Now

 

 

 

Notice 

 

Applicants must be able to obtain required child clearances. No criminal offenses involving a child.

 

Form Destination Email:

 W.evans@myyahoo.com

 

 

 

 

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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAGE

• Gerald S. Bolling – Secretary | 4-Year Term | Disabled

• Ramona Jones – Chairperson | 4-Year Term | Correctional Officer

• Yasmeen Pointdexter – Vice Chairperson | 4-Year Term | CDL Driver

• Michale McClenton – Treasurer | 4-Year Term | Labor

 

 

 DONATIONS

 

 

Recapturing Our Youth is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

 

Donations help support:

 

• Youth programming

• Mentorship services

• Curriculum materials

• Community outreach

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 CONTACT RECAPTURING OUR YOUTH

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 Email: W.evans@myyahoo.com

 Serving: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

(Contact form should send to the email above.)