What's What

What’s What includes program updates on YouthPeace, SisterNet, Peace Leadership Project, and IVPA Youth Advisory Board. This section also reports on additional initiatives youth are undertaking to create safer schools, families, and communities across the state of Illinois.

Peace Outs provides real time information about funding, scholarship, fellowship, and career opportunities. Please contact Youth Initiatives Director, if you or your organization are able to successfully take advantage of these and other opportunities. Who knows? We may just feature you in our next Peace News E-Newsletter!!!

Peace Tips includes a brief list of best practices and research in the areas of violence prevention and positive youth development. The list is intended as a sampling of information so that our program participants and others can stay abreast of current issues and policy.

Word Up!! is a virtual venue for showcasing and recognizing the achievements of programs and individuals. It also provides a space for youth to voice their opinion and share their creative expression with others. If you are interested in contributing an article or would like to share some exciting news, please feel free to contact Youth Initiatives Director

YouthPeace®, SisterNet®, Peace Leadership Project, and Youth Advisory Board are made possible by generous support from Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Violence Prevention Authority, Little Angel Foundation, Jo & Art Moore Family Foundation, Morgan Stanley, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration