September Systems Advisory Board Meeting
ThrYve Systems Advisory Board In-person (with Hybrid Option) Wednesday, September 3, 2025 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm We hope that you can join in-person. The upcoming ThrYve Systems Advisory Board …
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Kansas City, Kansas Billboard Challenges Adults to “STEP UP”
A ThrYve’s participant got an opportunity to speak with Fox 4 KC about his involvement with and passion for the Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) new campaign “STEP UP” …
A Conversation with Barry Anderson and Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson on KCUR’s Up To Date
Check out the KCUR 89.3 article and full interview, A KU graduate says this youth violence prevention program helped him prepare for college, where Barry Anderson and Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson delve …
ThrYve sees its first class of college graduates
Barry Anderson will graduate from the University of Kansas this spring with a degree in journalism. He is part of the first cohort of participants in the ThrYve program, which …
The 2025 Youth Opportunities & Resources Menu Is Available
We are thrilled to announce that the new Youth Opportunity and Resource Guide for Summer 2025 is now available on the ThrYve website! This comprehensive guide offers information on youth …
ThrYve Youth and Staff Participate in KCK PD’s Community Peace Walk
Saturday, April 12th, 2025, ThrYve participated in the KCKPD Annual Peace Walk. The community is celebrating how working together continues to reduce crime in our neighborhoods. KCKPD Chief Karl Oakman …
Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson shared violence prevention expertise at “Public Health After Dark” event
The Lawrence Public Library hosted the Public Health After Dark event on March 27th, 2025, during which experts shared important insights into violence prevention efforts in Douglas County. We thank …
ThrYve Youth & Systems Advisory Board Meeting
The ThrYve Youth and Systems Advisory Board will meet virtually on Zoom. Due to weather this meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY https://kansas.zoom.us/j/7761080911
ThrYve Youth Cap National Youth Violence Prevention Week with Podcast
As the capstone to National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2024, several ThrYve youth participated in a collaborative podcast with two other Youth Violence Prevention Centers from across the country. As …
Groups Raise Awareness During Youth Violence Prevention Week
To mark a national week focused on preventing violence among youth, the Youth Violence Prevention Center of Kansas City, or YVPC-KC, will partner with community organizations and schools to offer …