Willie Stokes, an ex-gangster from East Salinas, has re-dedicated his life to saving kids. Stokes spent much of his childhood in and out of juvenile … [Read more...]
SQUIRES Program Mentors Youth to Make Positive Change
Drugs, gangs, schools, parents, girls, peer pressure and bullying are the typical subjects discussed with young men at mentoring workshops of the San … [Read more...]
Making a Difference In Juvenile Justice
Zachary Norris is working to make a difference with prison reform and the juvenile justice system in Oakland, after his own brush with the law 12 … [Read more...]
Banquet Celebrates the Strong Work of Kid CAT
‘Youth are guided through nurturing and compassionate and educational opportunities’ On July 2, a social event at the prison chapel brought together … [Read more...]
Federal Study Encourages Early Intervention To Curb Youth Deliquency
‘Children are exposed to violence every day in their homes, schools and communities’ Juvenile delinquency and victimization is widespread among youth … [Read more...]
Report: Nine States Recognized for Using Alternatives to Incarcerating Juvenile Offenders
In a recent report, nine states were commended for their leadership in finding alternatives to incarceration of youth, who have committed serious and … [Read more...]
Research Focus on Juvenile Recidivism
Therapeutic programs that focus on building skills, repairing relationships, and sharpening insight reduce juvenile recidivism more than those that … [Read more...]
Taking Aim to Stop Childhood Violence
There is a new effort to prevent childhood violence, and address the needs of America’s youngest victims according to a report by Dr. Nadine Burke … [Read more...]
Study Shows Summer Jobs Curb Violence By Teenagers
Research indicates summer jobs for youths help to reduce violence and reckless behavior such as alcohol, drug use, and other misconduct. “Teenagers … [Read more...]
New Christian Group Movement ‘Graced Out Youth Ministries’
“Man, they got all these youngsters running wild around here,” said an older churchgoer in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel in the Garden Chapel area … [Read more...]
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