Manhood 101 ( Yung Men’s Blueprint)

A﻿bout USP﻿LYM Chicago is a youth development nonprofit serving young people ages 8-17 through through mentorship, anger management, conflict resolution, behavior health and mental wellness programming. We use evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to help youth build self-awareness, emotional control, responsible decision-making , and leadership skills. Our programs create safe, supportive spaces where youth learn to manage emotions, navigate challenges, and grow into positive leaders at home, in school, and in their communities.T﻿he Urgent Need for PLYM Chicago  and ( Serving Northwest Indiana)C﻿hicago's  youth face a growing crisis-- one defined byviolence,trauma,substance abuse, andbehavioral healthstruggles.E﻿very day, 12 young people in the US. lose their lives to homicide, with Chicago ranking among the hardest-hit cities. Tragically,86% of these victims are male, and86% are killed with a firearm.1﻿ in % female high school studentsin Chicago reports being abused by a dating partner, and40% of girls ages 14-17know someone personally impacted by dating. violence.S﻿ubstance abuse continues to rise, with1.1 million individualsin Chicago-Joliet-Naperville area reporting illicit drug use in the past year.Child Abuse: Meanwhile in 2021, Illinois report35,841 cases of child maltreatment.These challenges contribute toyouth violence,crime, andemotional instability, making intervention essential.P﻿LYM CHICAGO'S IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONO﻿ur evidence-based programs address these issues by focusing on three key areas:﻿Mentorship:  Providing trusted guidance, emotional support, and life skills that help youth build confidence, manage emotions, and make positive choices.A﻿nger Management:  Teaching practical techniques to control emotions, resolve conflicts, and prevent violence.C﻿haracter Development & Leadership:  Instilling purpose, accountability, and responsibility to help youth become positive role models in their communities.O﻿ur approach is unique-- we actively engage parents in the mentorship process to create a supportive home environment that reinforces positive growth.F﻿ollow PLYM Chicago on  IGI﻿G: plymchicago

Dionne Mitchell

Manhood 101: Young Men’s Blueprint 
Boys 12–17, get ready! Launching June 2026.
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West Pullman Branch, Chicago Public Library

Manhood 101: Young Men’s Blueprint is a youth empowerment workshop designed for boys ages 12–17 to help them grow into confident, respectful, and responsible young men. Through real conversations, mentorship, and interactive activities, participants will explore important topics including healthy boundaries, self-esteem, self-care, and pubertyin a safe and supportive environment.This workshop encourages young men to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, improve communication, and make positive life choices while connecting with mentors and peers who support their growth.

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