Community Partnership for Youth (CPY) is a prevention program providing positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, and violence while reinforcing individual strengths. Beginning as a summer program, it has now expanded to include: a safe place for young people to explore and discover their potential; a set of Standards based on integrity and respect to develop values and character; conflict resolution training for staff and youth; afterschool tutoring and enrichment program in four locations; all day Intersessions during summer; middle school leadership, high school job preparation and life skills training; enrichment programs that include a Visual and Performing Arts Academy and sports; special emphasis on learning and literacy; reading lab and/or volunteer reading program; work experience for young people, parents and grandparents.  CPY provides consistent support in a safe environment for young people to develop boundaries and learn to build on their individual strengths.