ViaPath Technologies, National PAL, and CypherWorx Partner on Trauma-Informed Training for Adults Supporting Justice-Impacted Youth

Flexible curriculum will benefit more than 2 million youth annually by equipping law enforcement, mentors, families, and community leaders with practical tools to help young people build successful futures

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaPath Technologies, a leader in technology solutions for the corrections industry, today announced a new partnership with the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL) and CypherWorx to develop a trauma-informed training curriculum that equips law enforcement personnel, mentors, volunteers, and families to better support youth affected by the justice system. ViaPath will make the curriculum available to incarcerated individuals and their friends and family through its tablets.

The curriculum will serve law enforcement executives and command staff, officers and civilian personnel, PAL chapter leaders at more than 200 local chapters, coaches, mentors, volunteers, and the parents and families of justice-impacted youth. By bringing these groups together around a shared approach, the program will strengthen the network of caring adults helping young people stay connected to their families, communities, education, and future opportunities.

"Young people deserve support systems that recognize their potential and help them move forward," said Deb Alderson, president and CEO of ViaPath Technologies. "This partnership brings together complementary expertise to give law enforcement, mentors, families, and community leaders practical tools for supporting justice-impacted youth. By strengthening the adults and organizations surrounding these young people, we can help create clearer pathways to education, employment, and productive futures."

Grounded in trauma-informed practices and an understanding of adolescent development, the curriculum will begin with foundational courses that establish a common language among participants. Learners will then receive practical, role-specific guidance tailored to their responsibilities and interactions with young people.

Training topics will include recognizing early warning signs; responding to trauma with patience and skill; connecting youth with services and opportunities before they become more deeply involved in the justice system; building trust and partnerships with families; supporting successful community reintegration; and opening pathways to education and careers.

The program will consist of focused, one-hour modules that participants can complete individually and at a pace that fits their schedules and responsibilities. Each module will be available in two formats: instructor-led sessions facilitated by PAL mentors, law enforcement officers, and community leaders, and corresponding self-paced online courses for independent learning.

"Effective training must be practical, accessible, and designed around the real responsibilities of the people taking it," said Paul Cypher, CEO at CypherWorx. "This curriculum will combine shared foundational knowledge with role-based learning that participants can immediately apply in their work with young people and families. Its flexible format will also make high-quality training available to people with different schedules, learning preferences, and professional roles."

"Equipping law enforcement officers and mentors at local PAL chapters with training resources from ViaPath Technologies and CypherWorx directly benefits the more than two million youth National PAL serves annually," said Dr. Stephen Coan, President and CEO at National PAL. "This partnership will further develop the trust-based relationships formed by cops and kids throughout the country and lead to stronger, safer communities where young people can thrive."

Through the partnership, ViaPath Technologies, National PAL and CypherWorx aim to provide communities with a scalable training resource that strengthens collaboration among law enforcement, youth-serving organizations, mentors and families. The organizations share a commitment to reducing reoffending risk and helping justice-impacted youth build safe, healthy, and productive lives in their communities.

For more information about ViaPath Technologies, please visit www.viapath.com.

About ViaPath Technologies
ViaPath Technologies provides advanced communications, technology, and management solutions that facilitate meaningful connections, offer educational opportunities, and enable successful reintegration for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. The company is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and employs people across North America. For more information, please visit www.viapath.com.

About National PAL
The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL) and its Chapters work nationwide to promote the prevention of juvenile crime and violence by building relationships among kids, cops, and communities through positive engagement. More than 200 PAL chapters across the United States serve over 2 million youth annually. It is the premier model for modern community policing and connecting cops to kids. For more information, please visit nationalpal.org.

About CypherWorx
CypherWorx provides secure, corrections-focused eLearning solutions that advance rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and support facility operations. Our LMS and comprehensive course catalog deliver meaningful learning opportunities to incarcerated individuals and tools for correctional staff. For more information, please visit https://cypherworx.com.

SOURCE ViaPath Technologies