Community Advisors

Partnering for Positive Change

At the National Youth Advocacy and Resilience (NYAR) Research Center, we are dedicated to creating meaningful collaborations that support youth, families, and communities. Our Community Advisors play a vital role in shaping research-driven solutions, advocating for equity, and enhancing educational, safety, and wellness initiatives.

Through strategic partnerships, we work with schools, advocacy groups, public safety organizations, and health professionals to create impactful programs that address challenges faced by at-risk youth and underserved communities.

Our Community Partners

These organizations collaborate with the NYAR Research Center to support youth advocacy, safety, education, and resilience:

• Medication Center of the Coastal Empire – Advancing access to healthcare and wellness.
• Child Advocacy Services – Supporting children in need through advocacy and resources.
• Candler County Schools – Partnering to enhance educational opportunities.
• Fusion Training – Providing specialized training for educators and advocates.
• The Teal House – Offering resources for survivors of domestic violence.
• First City Pride Center – Supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families.
• Georgia Southern Public Safety – Ensuring campus and community safety.
• Lift As You Grow – Fostering mentorship and leadership development.
• Statesboro Police – Working to create safer communities.
• Screven County School System – Strengthening educational support systems.
• Healthy Savannah – Promoting wellness and public health initiatives.
• Parent University Savannah – Educating and empowering families.
• National Institute for Restorative Discipline – Advocating for equitable discipline practices.
• Zero Abuse Project – Preventing child abuse through education and advocacy.

Why Community Advisors Matter

Our Community Advisors bring expertise in education, advocacy, mental health, restorative practices, and public safety. Their insights drive research and initiatives that help address challenges faced by youth and their communities.

By working together, we develop innovative, research-based strategies that empower youth, reduce risk factors, and build a stronger, more resilient future.

Want to learn more? Click on the links above to explore how our partners are making a difference alongside the NYAR Research Center.