Y-Press

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Y-Press was a nonprofit youth-media organization that stresses youth development and leadership skills. It was a youth-driven organization that gave children and teens a voice in the world through journalism. Members built communication skills by producing stories with a youth perspective. Founded in 1991, Y-Press closed its doors in late 2012. 

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5 Pieces

Y-Press reporters talk with minority youth about their perceptions and relationships with police. The reporters also talk with local police to hear what they have to say as well. Y-Press is a youth media organization based in Indianapolis.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Jul 28, 2009
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4 Pieces

In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth. While many stories have been done about adults and the economy, few mentioned teens. However, teens not only spend money, they make it.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Nov 27, 2009

Pieces

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Teenage mothers and fathers not an uncommon sight. These young people can be found in our community and in the media. So, some Y-Press reporters w...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:43
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This year about 750,000 teenagers will become pregnant. According to The Centers for Disease Control teen pregnancy has risen three percent in 200...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:53
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For the first time in 14 years teen pregnancy is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control reports that during 2005 to 2006 teen pregnancy rose ...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:06
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It is not a common choice for pregnant teens to give their child up for adoption there is often pressure from family, and friends Youth radio produ...

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:58
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18-year old Jessika Monroe says the challenges she faces as young mother only is a motivation for her success. Pregnant with her second child she's...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:10
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Y-Press journalist talk with several young people about their feelings about police.

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:48
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Caption: Myron Burr, Credit: Keenen Brannon
For 18-year-old Myron Burr, who recently graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School, relationships with police are about attitude.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:20
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Y-Press reporter Max Gabovitch talks with Sergeant Timothy Knight, director of the Indianapolis OK program as well as several youth involved in the...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:20
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Two police officers with different backgrounds offer their view on what being a police officer is all about.

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  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:34
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From: Y-Press
Series: youth and police
Caption: Adel Marte
A Hispanic Indianapolis teen talks about his views on police and their role in his community.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 02:06