UAY's Crisis, Advocacy and Mediation Program (CAAMP) provides advocacy and culturally informed crisis intervention and support for young people and their families. UAY staff are able to show up for young people at school or out in the community, providing the support they need to work through difficult situations and experiences. Advocates work with a whole range of young people with diverse experiences including youth victims of crime, youth at risk for entering the juvenile justice system, and youth experiencing conflict with peers or family members. CAAMP offers restorative intervention services, mediations, and other supports as needed.
Eligibility: Youth grades 6th-12th in Johnson County
Our Team
Brittany Bigley
I'm Brittany, an Iowa City native, mother of a wild spirited son, and an avid plant collector. In my role at UAY I walk alongside and advocate for the young people in our communities as well as their families to help them to succeed and find their way through this season of their lives in a way that feels empowering- like they have the autonomy and are in the driver's seat. The youth have the courage, determination and the strength, they simply need the resources and support, which is our job here at UAY. With that last piece of the puzzle the sky is the limit for them.
Storm O'Brink
I'm Storm and I use they, them, their pronouns. I grew up in Waterloo and moved to Iowa City to advance my career in 2017. I love art and hanging out in the local punk music scene. I have a long history with LGBTQIA rights activism, birthwork, and anti-violence advocacy work. I use a trauma-informed lens in my advocacy and believe that the people I serve are the experts on their own lives. My goal is to amplify the voice of those I work with, honor their autonomy, and give them the tools they need to thrive.