Transform your future.
"If You Change a Person's Thinking, You Change Their Level of Success!"
Transform your future.
"If You Change a Person's Thinking, You Change Their Level of Success!"
Heal the Ville and the Youth Diverse Intervention Group (YDIG) were created out of a deep commitment to interrupt cycles of violence, trauma, and disconnection that have impacted families and young people for generations. After witnessing firsthand how many youth were navigating pain without support, how families were struggling without resources, and how communities were yearning for healing, these initiatives were born as a response, a promise, to do more.
Heal the Ville emerged as a movement dedicated to restoring what violence tries to take: hope, dignity, opportunity, and community. YDIG was created as its youth‑centered arm, designed to give young people the tools, mentorship, and safe spaces they need to rewrite their stories. Together, they stand as a bridge between hurt and healing, between potential and leadership, between surviving and thriving.
The vision is bold but clear: build communities where healing is accessible, leadership is cultivated, and prevention is prioritized.
Heal the Ville focuses on community restoration, creating spaces where families can heal, justice‑impacted individuals can rebuild, and neighborhoods can grow stronger together.
YDIG focuses on youth empowerment, equipping young people with emotional intelligence, conflict‑resolution skills, leadership development, and the confidence to use their voices. Public speaking, mentorship, and real‑world leadership opportunities help youth become advocates, not bystanders; leaders, not statistics.
Together, Heal the Ville and YDIG envision a future where:
• Healing is normalized
• Prevention is proactive
• Youth are empowered to lead
• Communities rise together
At Heal the Ville / YDIG, A nonprofit organization serving our community by providing positive outlets for educational success and changing mindsets for a brighter future. We offer compassionate, culturally grounded support tailored to your unique needs. Our goal is to help you find healing and stability while fostering a safe space for your growth.
Demetria Murphy is the Founder and CEO of Heal the Ville and the Youth Diverse Intervention Group (YDIG). As a licensed clinical social worker associate, licensed clinical addiction specialist associate, and long‑standing community advocate, she has dedicated her life to building pathways of healing, prevention, and empowerment for youth, families, and justice‑impacted individuals.
Her leadership is deeply informed by lived experience. After serving 10 years in the women’s federal prison system, Demetria returned home with a renewed purpose: to break cycles of violence, trauma, and incarceration by creating the support she wished existed for herself and so many others. Her journey from incarceration to community leader is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.
Demetria is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Leadership, further deepening her commitment to restorative justice, policy reform, and community transformation. Her academic work strengthens her ability to challenge systems, advocate for change, and design programs that are both trauma-informed and justice-centered.
Her work spans clinical practice, violence prevention, reentry support, youth leadership development, and community organizing. Demetria is known for blending compassion with strategy, creating programs that are both heart‑centered and system‑changing. She leads with authenticity, transparency, and a deep belief in the power of community healing.
As a national speaker and trainer, she uses her voice to inspire change, challenge systems, and equip others with the tools to build safer, stronger communities. Her message is consistent: healing is possible, leadership is teachable, and every person has the power to transform their environment, no matter where they started.
Under her leadership, Heal the Ville and YDIG have become powerful forces for transformation across Cumberland County and beyond.
We offer personalized coaching for youth, professionals, and community leaders ready to step into their purpose. Our approach blends emotional intelligence, strategic planning, and authentic leadership development to help clients lead with impact and integrity.
We provide youth with access to trauma-informed care, emotional regulation tools, and peer support systems that foster resilience and self-awareness. Our resources are designed to meet young people where they are, with compassion, cultural relevance, and healing-centered engagement.
From housing navigation to employment readiness, our reentry tools help justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives with dignity. We offer practical guidance, emotional support, and community connections that remove barriers and promote long-term success.
We empower parents with workshops, coaching, and resources that strengthen family bonds and support youth development. Whether navigating behavioral challenges or reentry transitions, our parent support programs offer clarity, confidence, and connection.
Our healing-centered materials promote nonviolence, emotional literacy, and restorative practices. Designed for schools, coalitions, and community groups, these tools help build safer neighborhoods through dialogue, empathy, and collective action.
Demetria Murphy delivers powerful keynotes and trainings on youth empowerment, violence prevention, reentry success, and emotional intelligence. Her lived experience and clinical expertise create a dynamic, transformative message that resonates across audiences.