Rhode Island

2024 YIC Rhode Island Team

Contacts:

Jerry Darius; Clinical Social Worker; Department of Children, Youth & Families

Arlindo Gonclaves, Program Manager, DCYF/RITS - Division of Youth Development

Shannon Massaroco, Programming Services Officer; Department of Children, Youth & Families

Brian Terry; Superintendent; State of RI Department of Children, Youth & Families

Capstone Description:

The Rhode Island Team seeks to reduce recidivism rates for youth at the Division of Youth Development’s Training School through the creation of a phased reentry program in partnership with probation, the courts, community organizations, attorneys, and schools.

2018 LGBTQ St. Mary's Home for Children, Rhode Island Team

Contacts:

Adam Cable, Clinician St. Mary's Home for Children

Catherine Hearne, Clinical Supervisor St. Mary's Home for Children

Capstone Description:

Through the My Life, My Choice/Boston GLASS (MLMC) empowerment and pychoeducation group curriculum, the team aims to identify, education, and connect LGBTQ youth who are at risk of being involved in CSEC to services and resources. In addition, St. Mary's Home for Children's Supporting Teens and Adults At-Risk (STAAR) clinical case management services will also collaborate with community partners to support youth at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.