Youth Alternatives To Incarceration (YATI) | Teens In Trouble | New York HOME ABOUT PROGRAMS CONNECT SUPPORT More. EmpoweringOurYouthTo ReachTheirGreatestPotential BENEFITS OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SKILLS SELFESTEEM CONFIDENCE DIRECTION HOPE Allows youth to explore discover and develop their skills and strengths Enables youth to become responsible and selfreliant Develops selfawareness and a clear world view Gives youth a sense of direction steering them from criminal behavior Instills a sense of confidence and makes youth resourceful and reliable OUR BELIEF OUR VISION Our vision is to empower youth leadership through training to resolve conflicts peacefully thus avoiding incarceration so that they can develop necessary life skills and develop a positive life plan. Accomplishing our vision will improve the lives of young people today and prepare them to become productive citizens. OUR MISSION GOALS Our mission is to empower and provide high quality support guidance and training to the young people we serve in the community.