Through our program, young non-violent offenders will become employable through vocational training and mentorship. As a result, we would like to offer each interested youth the opportunity to learn a trade. Our program provides development around education, social, emotional, spiritual and personal community leadership support so that they can become a contributing member of our community.
Long term goal: The long-term goal of Juvenile Justice League Inc. is to empower the youth to break the cycle that is leading to trouble in school, at home and in the streets. Your support makes it possible for our children to receive educational, mentoring, and vocational opportunities to enjoy social and recreational activities, and to build self-esteem in a positive, loving environment which will allow the youth to grow into well-rounded productive contributing members of society.
How do you measure success? Success is measured by working with interagency working groups to help defines positive youth development as an intentional, pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer group, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youths strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.
Juvenile Justice League Inc. is not a highly sophisticated prescription for "fixing troubled kids." Rather, it serves as a vehicle to support people, programs, institutions and systems with tools and opportunities needed to change their communities and be productive advocates for others.
We have begun a vocational carpentry class with young people in our community to support the building of skills and confidence. Our students have made significant gains in their learning! Check out their progress by visiting our Vocational Carpentry Class link to learn more!