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Youth Stat females, All ages Entire city Reduce youth violence by tracking where and why it occurs and providing solutions. The program is modeled on the CompStat system, which was first employed by the New York City Police Department. The system uses technology to help map crime and plan solutions. Youth Summit 5-12 old, 13-18 years old, 18-25 years old New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, West Haven Youth leadership, shared learning, connection with campaigns & programs Summit to gather from all over the community together Violence Prevention Initiative Grants program (YVPI) Males, females, all youth Entire City YVPI Grants program will focus on enhancing the capacity of existing prevention and intervention strategies. Specifically, the initiative will focus on the expansion of economic opportunities for youth and improved access to positive social activities. Funding not-for-profit, community-based or community-serving organizations that work directly with youth who reside and/or attend school in New Haven, for the purpose of providing innovative and effective programming to reduce the risk factors associated with youth violence. Youth@Work Males, females, 14-21 Entire City The program is aimed at providing young people with workplace exposure, mentoring and school and community-based enrichment activities. Early work experiences serve as the foundation for the future success in the workplace. Summer Work Based Learning Experience, Year Round Work Based Learning Experience, New Haven Leaders YouthHaven High school New Haven Youth-driven approach to violence prevention and capacity building, youth-derived research REFERENCES