About us

 

  We're all about making a difference! Here’s the scoop: we’re on a mission to lift up communities for youth and families across the states through education, support, and some awesome artistic vibes like poetry, dance, and music. With your help, we can roll out some impactful training and workshops on super important stuff like racial bias, knowing your rights, and crisis support. Plus, we can throw some cool events and really dig into the community. Let’s boost understanding, inspire growth, and spark real healing right in our neighborhoods!

Our Mission
At Healing Through The Art Of Prevention Works Inc. (HTAP), we strive to create healing and nurturing spaces for youth and families affected by domestic violence and traumatic experiences. We believe in empowering individuals to express themselves through artistic expression and addressing generational trauma. Our goal is to foster environments where healing, resilience, and hope can flourish.

Our Vision
We envision a future where every community is a welcoming sanctuary for emotional well-being, social justice, and cultural healing. We are committed to making trauma-informed practices and creative outlets accessible to all, helping people transform pain into strength.

Our Dream
To build a nationally recognized network of healing spaces, driven by innovative community partnerships, arts, and advocacy. Together, we aim to cultivate a caring society that respects and honors each person’s experiences, using them as a foundation for growth, empowerment, and lasting change.

 

 

 

HTAP is dedicated to empowering communities through art and healing.
We offer trauma-informed training, community engagement, and capacity-building services designed to foster resilience and well-being. Our mission is to ignite healing innovations across the country by forging strategic community partnerships and creating safe, supportive spaces that uplift emotional strength.

We deeply believe in the transformative power of healing and are excited to collaborate with national advocates, community leaders, and organizations who share our vision of building a more compassionate, resilient society.

"So happy I connected with this agency for it to be brand new I was so inspired to meet this CEO at a conference she was so real and authentic I wanted to know more and now we are working on events together thank you for running such an amazing agency ! 

Melanie Wood

"The community I FINALLY !!! Found it thank you for everybody not even just HTAP but all the community advocates I met" 

Em Thompson

"Attended a leadership training and was impressed by the knowledge on generational trauma, the realness and impact that I got it's rare you meet real people in professional spaces thank you ! 

Nickii Whitmore