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Boston Police Department Takes Part in 14th Annual YouthConnect Partnership Breakfast

Learn more at: police.boston.gov/2025/11/14/b...
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
wbjournal.bsky.social
Seven local nonprofit leaders write about the importance of YouthConnect, a coalition of Worcester’s community organizations working to prepare young people for careers in critical industries.
Viewpoint: Worcester's future workforce
The future of our economy depends on the strength, resilience, and readiness of the next generation.
wbjournal.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
wbjournal.bsky.social
"By supporting YouthConnect, businesses can build a diverse, local talent pipeline while helping to reduce workforce shortages in critical industries. "
Viewpoint: Worcester's future workforce
The future of our economy depends on the strength, resilience, and readiness of the next generation.
wbjournal.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
news-x.bsky.social
📚🌍 #YouthConnect #FutureLeaders Engaging business leaders to explore new trade & partnership avenues. Crucial for 🇮🇳 as it seeks to diversify trade & partnerships in the wake of US tariffs. Focus on trade, tech, & sustainability.
September 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
police.boston.gov
BPD in the Community: BPD Joins YouthConnect for Basketball Event at Charlestown Boys and Girls Club

Learn more at: police.boston.gov/2025/08/27/b...
August 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
hellianne.bsky.social
Boston's had just three homicides this year. The main reason? The YouthConnect program: social workers in police departments who help young people--*and* their families--get support. Turns out that meeting people's needs and working with them in community reduces crime way better than policing them.
captainawkward.bsky.social Captain Awkward @captainawkward.bsky.social · May 30
From reading the article, there’s a ton of “yay for police!” to get through before the information that the city deployed social workers who referred troubled kids and their families to Social Services instead of putting them in the system.
tracynovick.bsky.social Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · May 30
Boston has had only three murders this year. What is it doing right?

www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...
June 11, 2024 at 3:28 AM
captainawkward.bsky.social
Last year, YouthConnect made more than 2,500 referrals to other service providers. Those could be anything from connecting a family member to a job opportunity to helping struggling students engage with summer camp or after-school learning programs. Nearly 85% of youth say yes to services when YouthConnect makes its calls to families, and the numbers of both YouthConnect referrals and “yes” responses have increased over time, showing mounting trust and effectiveness.
May 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM
captainawkward.bsky.social
Here it is:
The greatest success has been YouthConnect, a partnership between BPD and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. The program places licensed social workers in police stations to address the underlying causes of juvenile delinquency and, hopefully, prevent crime before it starts. YouthConnect’s approach is unique, compared with other social work models integrated within police departments. The duty of the YouthConnect social worker is to address the needs of the entire family, not just of the youth at risk.
May 30, 2024 at 11:35 AM
gwuma.bsky.social
Gearing up for Youth Connekt Summit 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya! Excited to meet and network with global Youth Leadership Advisory Board Members and fellow DOT Youth Delegates. Ready for an enriching experience! 🌍🤝 #YouthConnektSummit #Nairobi #Kenya #Daring2shift #youthconnect #DOTyouth #GACcanadadev
December 7, 2023 at 12:22 PM