provides a systematic approach to mentoring to address an issue that has been prevalent in the minority communities. Young men have the mistaken belief that going to jail is a badge of honor and this mistaken form of thought has led a many young man back to captivity. Understanding the system and utilizing it to work one’s way back to society is not for the faint of heart but is a cause worth figh
ting for. We will walk with you every step of the way while giving you the training to walk proudly into your next chapter of life. Our vision: To look beyond the confusion and provide a systematic and legal pathway for truly repentant offenders to integrate back into society. The Problem: Nationally, the impact of repeat offenders on the juvenile justice system is profound:
1. Almost 60% of youth return to juvenile court before they turn 18. Youth leaving incarceration are often under educated and has limited vocational skills. (Bullis, Yovanoff, Mueller, & Havel, 2002).
3. The stigma of their criminal background can restrict or even preclude them from access to opportunities for employment, housing, and even social activities, depending on their crime and the restrictions placed upon them as conditions of their parole.
4. Also, a lack of ability to generate adequate financial resources through acceptable means often further stymies their efforts to gain independence. Dropout Recovery program coupled with Life Skills training to stimulate, educate and integrate
2. Differentiated instruction-Understanding the people learn different ways at different levels.
3. Hands on programming such as
a. music, music engineering and performance,
b. auto shops
c. Entrepreneurial training programs including community activism
