After School Prevention Resources

After School Prevention Resources (ASPR) is an out-of-school-time  program for teens ages 11-17. ASPR follows best practices in youth development. The program seeks to identify and reduce the factors that place adolescents at high risk for engaging in delinquent behavior and/or using alcohol and other drugs and to enhance resiliency factors to reduce the likelihood of these behaviors. With 70% of juvenile crime occurring between 3 p.m. and early evening, ASPR provides a timely, safe and supportive place for teens during the hours immediately following the school day.

ASPR offers a varied program that includes music, art, computers, recreation, drug, alcohol and health education, conflict management and a comprehensive, cultural enrichment and self-esteem building program called Rites of Passage. In addition ASPR provides opportunities for service learning in the community.  Located at St. Paul's Community Church, W. 45th and Franklin in Ohio City, ASPR is open Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. throughout the year.

Partners: U.S. Department of Justice/Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs and St. Paul's Community Church, United Church of Christ.

Gary Mazzeo, Program Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  216.651.6841