Youth Outreach & Violence Prevention Programs
Evidence-based youth outreach programs — mentorship, job training, GED prep, conflict resolution & community violence prevention — helping at-risk youth thrive in cities across America.
Life Skills Programs
These eight core programs are offered at every chapter, giving youth the tools they need to build stable, successful lives.
Interviewing Techniques
Mock interviews, resume building, and professional coaching to prepare youth for the workforce. Participants leave ready to impress any employer.
Employment Opportunities
Direct connections to job listings, career fairs, employer partnerships, and internship placements. We make introductions that change lives.
Interpersonal Relationships
Building communication, empathy, active listening, and teamwork skills that strengthen families, friendships, and professional relationships.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention
Evidence-based prevention education on the dangers of substance abuse, with healthy coping strategies, peer support, and recovery resources.
Conflict Resolution
De-escalation techniques, peer mediation training, and restorative justice practices so young people can resolve conflict without violence.
Path to Higher Education
Mentorship, campus visits, academic support, and college application guidance to help every student see college as an achievable goal.
College Financial Aid
Hands-on FAFSA completion, scholarship identification, grant applications, and financial literacy so cost is never a barrier to education.
GED Preparation
Structured study programs, tutoring, and practice testing to help young adults earn their General Equivalency Diploma and open new doors.
The MBL Program IS Violence Prevention
The Midnight Basketball League Program™ is AMB's comprehensive crime prevention and intervention model. Every component — from late-night leagues to life skills, health education, and case management — is designed to keep young people safe, engaged, and moving toward opportunity.
Structured Workshops
That Build Real Skills
Our trained facilitators lead interactive workshops covering de-escalation, anger management, peer mediation, and non-violent communication.
- De-escalation & anger management
- Non-violent communication training
- Peer mediation certification
- Bystander intervention skills
Restorative Circles &
Peer Mediation
Guided circles where young people speak, listen, and find common ground — facilitated by trained community mentors addressing root causes of conflict.
- Restorative justice principles
- Safe, facilitated dialogue spaces
- Community accountability circles
- Youth-led conflict resolution teams
AMB Partner Programs
These partner programs complement the Midnight Basketball League Program™, extending AMB's reach into specialized areas of health, entrepreneurship, and community awareness.
SCARED STIFF
An AMB partner program that uses survivor testimonials, justice-system reality, and community education to graphically illustrate the consequences of gun violence — delivered inside the MBL Program's Health Component.
Learn MoreA Pitch for Success
Youth learn pitching, business fundamentals, and connect with mentors and investors through live pitch competition events.
Learn MoreHeart Project
Free cardiac screenings and cardiovascular health education for youth and families who lack access to routine healthcare in underserved communities.
Learn MoreMidnight Basketball Reduces Crime
The data is clear. When Midnight Basketball comes to a city, violent crime drops. Communities that have adopted the Midnight Basketball League Program™ have seen measurable, documented reductions in youth violence, gang activity, and late-night crime — consistently, across decades, in cities of every size.
Why Midnight Basketball Works to Reduce Crime
Most violent crime involving young people occurs between 10 PM and 2 AM — the exact hours when traditional community programs have closed their doors. The Midnight Basketball League Program™ was specifically designed to fill that gap.
By providing structured, supervised programming during peak crime hours, AMB removes young people from dangerous environments and places them in a safe, positive space where they build real-world skills alongside recreation.
The result is a simple but powerful intervention: young people who are engaged, supervised, and building toward a future don't have time — or reason — to engage in crime.
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Late-Night Safe SpacesProgramming runs 10 PM–2 AM — the exact window when youth crime peaks in most U.S. cities.
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Mentorship & AccountabilityEvery participant is paired with mentors who provide consistent, caring adult supervision and guidance.
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Real Economic OpportunityJob training, GED prep, and employment connections give participants a legitimate path forward.
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Police-Community PartnershipAMB works directly with local law enforcement to build trust and reduce tension between police and youth.
Why Your City Should Adopt Midnight Basketball
Mayors, city councils, police chiefs, and community leaders across America have turned to the Midnight Basketball League Program™ as a cost-effective, proven solution to youth violence. Here's why.
Measurable Crime Reduction
Cities that adopt AMB see documented drops in late-night violent crime — giving mayors and police chiefs real, reportable results they can present to constituents and city councils.
Low Cost, High Return
The cost of running an AMB chapter is a fraction of the cost of incarceration, emergency response, or reactive violence intervention. Prevention is always cheaper than response.
Ready-to-Deploy Framework
AMB provides a complete, proven operational model — training, curriculum, branding, compliance, and national support. Cities don't start from scratch; they deploy a 38-year-old system that works.
Addresses Root Causes
Unlike policing alone, AMB addresses the underlying drivers of youth violence — lack of opportunity, unemployment, poor education access, and disconnection from community — with real solutions.
Grant & Funding Eligible
AMB chapters are eligible for federal, state, and local government grants — including DOJ, OJJDP, and community development block grants. AMB's national team helps chapters navigate funding.
Community Trust & Legitimacy
The Midnight Basketball name carries 38 years of credibility with youth and families. Communities embrace the program because it was built by — and for — the people it serves.
Is Your City Ready to Reduce Youth Violence?
Whether you're a mayor, city council member, police chief, or community organizer — AMB's national team is ready to work with you to bring the Midnight Basketball League Program™ to your community.
Bipartisan Political Endorsements
From a Republican president flying by helicopter to honor its founder, to a Democratic governor shooting hoops with youth on a campaign trail — Midnight Basketball has earned support from leaders across the political spectrum for over 40 years. This is not a partisan program. It is a proven solution.
"In San Francisco and Chicago, rival gang members lay their colors down and play on the same team. That's crime prevention at its finest."
Trusted by Republicans & Democrats Alike
Ready to Participate?
Find a chapter near you, sponsor a program, or contact us to bring Midnight Basketball to your city.