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 effectively. Their efforts bridge science, arts, and media, to create sustained positive change.

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, and ensure programming engages and connects 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 podcast that 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.

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.