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Youth Alternatives to Incarceration Inc

Mamaroneck, NY · EIN 874099613 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE I21 · Crime & Legal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · yatiny.org

revenue

$9K

expenses

$8K

net assets

$8K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

Education of at-risk youth in conflict-resolution and other life skills

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth Alternatives to Incarceration Inc (YATI) is a New York-based nonprofit that provides conflict resolution and life skills training to at-risk youth to reduce violence and prevent incarceration. The organization works with young people aged 12–18 in schools, community organizations, and houses of worship, offering workshops focused on emotional maturity, communication, and anger management. YATI also engages families and trains program graduates as peer facilitators to extend its impact.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Mentor Training for Graduate Volunteers

Trains program graduates to become peer facilitators, equipping them with conflict resolution and youth development skills to mentor others.

Parent Training & Support

Program for caregivers that includes conflict resolution, communication skills, restorative listening, role-playing, and support groups to strengthen family dynamics.

Youth Development Training

6-month workshop series for youth aged 12–18 focusing on conflict resolution, anger management, trauma resiliency, and positive communication skills, delivered in schools and community settings.

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 3 activities
- Advocacy for conflict resolution in school curricula
  
  Advocates for the integration of conflict resolution training into K–12 school curricula to promote long-term behavioral change and reduce youth violence.
- Graduate volunteer facilitator training
  
  Prepares graduate volunteers to become facilitators in youth development programs by training them in conflict resolution, communication, and restorative listening techniques.
- Peer facilitator training for program graduates
  
  Trains program graduates to serve as peer facilitators who deliver conflict resolution and youth development programming to peers and within their communities, extending program reach and impact.
Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
- Multi-component youth and family development program
  
  Implements an integrated program combining youth workshops, caregiver training, and mentor development to holistically address youth behavioral challenges and support family and community resilience.
- Youth conflict resolution and life skills training
  
  Provides individualized education and interactive workshops for at-risk youth focusing on conflict resolution, anger management, emotional maturity, social responsibility, and life skills development through role-plays, group exercises, and vision casting to prevent aggressive behavior and violence.
Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for alternatives to youth incarceration
  
  Advocates for reform in court sentencing practices by promoting community-based alternatives to incarceration that keep youth connected to families and support systems.
Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Community-wide training programs for institutions
  
  Provides training programs tailored for schools, churches, and civic organizations to build capacity in youth development and conflict resolution practices.
24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Confidential reporting channel for youth and families
  
  Operates a confidential system for youth and families to report incidents of bullying or violence, supporting early intervention and safety.
Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership speaking engagements
  
  Organizational leaders conduct speaking engagements to promote the organization’s mission and model of youth development and conflict resolution.
Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent training and family support programs
  
  Offers training and interactive support programs for parents and caregivers in conflict resolution, communication skills, restorative listening, and role-playing to improve household conflict management and support youth development.
Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in youth programs
  
  Engages volunteers to support the delivery and expansion of youth empowerment and development initiatives.
Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Youth mentoring and self-esteem development
  
  Delivers individualized mentoring and educational support to build youth self-esteem, sense of purpose, and personal development as part of a broader youth empowerment strategy.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$9K

Contributions & grants$9K100%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$8K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$8K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$8K

3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +145.6%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5

Charlotte Holton — Director
Mary Eagleson — President anddirector
Peggy Allicock — Director
Samuel Morris — Director
Wilfredo Laracuente — Director

relationships · 5

Who they work with

NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates with staff who have experience in NYC Department of Education School Counseling to inform programming.
community organizations Partner — Delivers workshops in collaboration with community organizations.
houses of worship Partner — Conducts youth empowerment programs in houses of worship as part of community-based services.
houses of worship Partner — Offers programs in houses of worship as host sites for workshops.
schools Partner — Provides workshops within school settings as part of its program delivery.

strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Developmental Life Skills Education

methodology: life-skills-education
By teaching life skills such as anger management, self-esteem, and social responsibility through a developmental framework, we foster healthy adult citizenship because skill-building aligned with psychological growth stages produces lasting behavioral change.
Early Intervention with Mentoring

methodology: early_intervention_with_mentoring
By engaging at-risk youth early through one-on-one mentoring with caring adults, combined with parental and community support, we reduce behavioral issues and redirect youth toward productive citizenship because relational stability and guidance during formative stages disrupt pathways to crime.
Experiential Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution Training

methodology: peaceful_conflict_resolution_training
By using peer-based, experiential methods such as role-plays and interactive games to teach peaceful conflict resolution, we build emotional regulation and leadership skills because active, relatable learning fosters internalization of non-violent behaviors more effectively than didactic instruction.
Family and Community Systems Engagement

methodology: community-partnered training
By training families in conflict dynamics and integrating youth programs into schools and community institutions, we strengthen the ecosystem around youth because sustained behavioral change depends on aligned support across home, school, and community.
Individualized Youth Development Approach

methodology: individualized-youth-development
By focusing on individual youth strengths and needs in teaching conflict resolution, we reduce bullying and prevent incarceration because personalized development plans increase relevance, engagement, and skill retention.