Gun Violence Awareness Day: June 5th
YDI’s Therapeutic Approach to Teen Violence Shows Promising Results
April 9, 2024 Youth Development Inc. works on therapeutic approach to teen violence Youth Development Inc. (YDI) in Albuquerque is seeing success with a redesigned therapeutic approach to its violence prevention program, ABQ Against Violence. The program, now funded...
YDI Children Honor New Mexico National Guard
June 10, 2021 YDI hands out cards, posters for National Guard members Young children at Youth Development Inc. showed their gratitude to New Mexico National Guard members by creating handmade cards and posters. The heartfelt gesture was part of YDI’s 50th anniversary...
Prioritizing You: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
We may be nearing the end of the pandemic, but that does not mean the lingering mental health struggles of many of us have ended. Not by a long shot. This past year presented struggles for many individuals across the globe. Lost jobs, lost houses, and even the loss of...A Pioneer.
I am Debra D. Singletary. I am a native New Mexican and first generation YDI participant and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. My first encounter with YDI begin at the age of 12 when I met Mr. Rudy Chavez at a community center. From there, I was invited to a...