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Indiana House of Representatives celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA), recognizing its leadership in youth prevention, diversion, and well-being programs

IYSA's statewide network served approximately 275,000 youth in the most recent program year, providing prevention programs, crisis intervention, family supports, and mentoring

Educational outreach reached 228,434 youth and 137,596 adults about essential services available through IYSA programs

Prevention and diversion strategies helped an estimated 3,064 youth avoid entering or re-entering juvenile detention, saving Indiana millions of dollars

IYSA operates signature programs including Youth Service Bureaus, The Journey fellowship, Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program (ITVAP), Safe Place, and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Indiana Coalition