About the Game Changers

The Game Changers are a passionate group of young people on a mission to unleash their power to prevent and reduce youth violence. Through partnership with community organizations, schools, and local businesses, youth see firsthand the issues in their communities and are given the tools and resources they need to respond. Their efforts bridge science, arts, and media, to address structural racism and create sustained change based on the values of human rights and social justice.

Who are The Game Changers?

The Game Changers brings together the following six leading youth-led initiatives to work collectively under one umbrella:

Youth Advisory Council

Consult on all YVPC-D project activities, model practice for other Game Changer groups, ensure cultural proficiency for youth, and connect with other youth in the community

Power of One

Social norming campaign to change perceptions and acceptance of youth violence through social media content and community events

Know Justice Know Peace

Leading social justice podcast promotes violence prevention efforts and offers communication mentorship and support to all Game Changers

Capacity Building Interns

Anschutz Medical students work with six community youth-serving organizations to enhance their programming and increase their resources to serve youth

Peer Navigators

Connect youth with community resources to alleviate needs and prevent violence. Peer Navigators respond to referrals through the Power of One community mobile app and reach out to youth engaged in conflict on social media

Youth Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform (YCCJR)

Empowers youth that have been impacted by the criminal justice system to advocate for meaningful reform. Youth engage in participatory research, develop leadership skills, and drive community-based solutions to address systemic issues and promote justice.

Connect with the Game Changers

Power of One Mobile App

The Power of One mobile app enables secure and anonymous connections between youth, families, and local organizations in northeast Denver. It provides support before law enforcement involvement becomes necessary. Young Peer Navigators engage with users, and the app offers a 24/7 response center with image and video upload capabilities. This app was crafted by the brilliant minds of the YVPC-Denver Youth Advisory Council.