LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More than 400 juveniles have been short or killed in Louisville in the last five years. WDRB is working to look "Beyond the Bullets" by hosting a roundtable on youth violence with those impacted by it, involved in it and working to stop it.
WDRB airs a 30-minute special "Beyond the Bullets | A conversation on Louisville youth violence," hosted by Gil Corsey on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. It will focus on organizations and individuals working to stop the violence killing our city's future.
Youth Violence Resources
If you are experiencing youth violence, want to help the city's youth, or are looking for opportunities for youth, here are some resources to help:
The Cabbage Patch Settlement House
Christian-based non-profit with record expungement, preventive education classes, counseling, job opportunities, college scholarships and more
- Open to kids age 8 and up
- 1413 South 6th Street, Monday-Friday 2-8 p.m.
- 502-634-0811
- CabbagePatch.org
502 Blueprint (Formerly YouthBuild Louisville)
Afterschool and summer programming for teens and preteens in Smoketown. Also offers job placement, job training, housing opportunities, GED testing
- 800 S. Preston Street
- 502-290-6121
- BluePrint.org
The Spot Young Adult Opportunity Center
Free career resources for young adults ages 16-24. Job and college tours, career training, GED prep, help with court-involvement and paid internships
- 216 W. Chestnut Street, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Shively location at 3965 St. 7th Street Road, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Also has locations in Bullitt County, Henry County and Shelby County
- TheSpotKy.org
The Excel Center
Help to earn high school diploma, career coaches, transportation assistance, and free on-site childcare during classes. Open to any Kentucky resident who doesn't have a high school diploma.
- 6203 Preston Highway
- 502-337-3322
Boys and Girls Haven
Residential therapeutic foster care, transitional living programs, family counseling services and animal-assisted healing. Independence Readiness Program designed for homeless young adults ages 18-24; provides career preparation and life-skills education.
- 2301 Goldsmith Lane
- 502-458-1171
- BoyAndGirlsHaven.org
Kentucky Youth Advocates
Partners with legislators to enact policies that benefit youth and their families. Helps guide families who don't know where to turn through complex systems and challenges.
- 10200 Linn Station Road, Suite 310
- 502-895-8167
- KyYouth.org
Young Generation Youth Choir
Choir that includes homework help and safe activities.
- 1018 South 15th Street
- Email: aflanagan@ssclive.org
Youth for Christ
City Life provides mentors for those facing violence, homelessness, abuse and neglect; includes after-school and summer programming
- For ages 11-19
- 502-635-7607
- YFC.net
Family Life
Helps families repair broken relationships to provide a safer and better environment for children
The Book Works
Reconnects youth to a path to graduation and careers
- For ages 12 to 21
- 205 W. Wellington Avenue
- 502-354-3667
- TheBookWorks.org
Pivot to Peace
Hospital-based program for stabbing and shooting victims to identify and address the factors in their lives that put them at risk. Includes violence intervention assistance, case management services and mental health support.
Home of the Innocents Mental & Behavioral Health
Addresses the factors that contribute to antisocial behavior in kids and teens. Typically serves violent and substance-abusing children ages 12-17.
- 1100 East Market Street
- 502-596-1000
- HomeOfTheInnocents.org
Transformative Justice
Specialized mental health services from psychologists, therapists and case managers. Individual and group therapy, psychological & cognitive assessments.
- 225 N. Clifton Avenue Suite 6
- 502-496-4928
- TransformativeJusticeClinic.com
Child & Family TAYLRD Drop-in Center
Offers mental health services, case management, community support, computer/laundry access, drop-in meals and snacks, life skills group and more.
- 1020 E. Broadway Suite 101
- Drop-In hours: Tuesday-Thursday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- SevenCounties.org/TaylrdDropInCenter
Youth Services Providers Directory
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Kentucky Resources
Interactive website where you can look at resources based on age, sex and need. Map will show you how close services are to you and whether the location is open.
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