Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Straight Ahead Ministries Expands Coverage of Youth Re-Entry Programs to Five Regions in the State of Massachusetts

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

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Worcester, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2022) - Straight Ahead Ministries has announced that the organization has expanded the reach of its 'Youth Re-entry Program' from three to five regions within the state of Massachusetts.

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Worcester, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2022) - Straight Ahead Ministries has announced that the organization has expanded the reach of its 'Youth Re-entry Program' from three to five regions within the state of Massachusetts.
Being incarcerated separates these young people from the support networks and guidance that they need to become responsible adults.
Straight Ahead Ministries supports such young people with its 'Youth Re-entry Program' to help them transition back into outside life so that there is less chance for reoffending.
The expansion of our "Youth Re-entry Program' from 3 to 5 regions and our low rate of recidivism points to the effectiveness of this program," concluded Scott Larson, President of Straight Ahead Ministries.

EDWINS Reaches At-Risk Youth by Bringing Culinary Arts Program to Juvenile Detention Center

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS, a fine dining French restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, announced that he is beginning a new culinary arts and hospitality training program at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. Led by the EDWINS team, the class will take place five days a week this winter and will offer new educational opportunities to young offenders in Cleveland's juvenile justice system.

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As EDWINS increases pre-entry outreach to Cleveland students, founder Brandon Chrostowski launches culinary training program for detained youth
CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS , a fine dining French restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, announced that he is beginning a new culinary arts and hospitality training program at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center.
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute trains and employs formerly incarcerated individuals at its flagship restaurant, EDWINS Butcher Shop and EDWINS Bakery and its virtual culinary curriculum is available on more than 500,000 tablets in prisons across the nation.
"Cuyahoga County is thrilled to have EDWINS culinary arts re-entry program at the Detention Center,"County Executive Armond Budish said.
"With this program in place, juveniles have more opportunity than ever to prepare for re-entry," said Juvenile Court Judge Michael Ryan.

Friends of the Children Expands National Reach by Establishing a 25th Site, Located in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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This newest chapter in the Friends of the Children national network signifies a bold success for the organization, which made a commitment in 2019 to scale from 18 to 25 locations by 2025.

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This newest chapter in the Friends of the Children national network signifies a bold success for the organization, which made a commitment in 2019 to scale from 18 to 25 locations by 2025.
But here we arewe've met the challenge three years early," said Terri Sorensen, national CEO of Friends of the Children.
"This is an extraordinary milestone for Friends of the Children.
We will be able to empower thousands more youth across the country to build the bright futures they deserve."

National 4-H Council Awarded $4.25 Million to Support 4-H National Mentoring Program and 4-H Health Rocks!® Mentoring Program

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Friday, December 4, 2020

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has awarded $3 million to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has awarded $3 million to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.
The grant builds on 4-H's partnership with OJJDP to continue the national effort to strengthen, expand and implement youth mentoring activities.
These mentoring activities provide meaningful relationships for thousands of youth classified as at-risk, high-risk, or underserved, including youth affected by the opioid epidemic.
Mentoring Program will provide mentoring to youth in rural Appalachia in an effort to prevent opioid abuse.

National 4‑H Council Awarded $4.85 Million to Support 4‑H National Mentoring Program and 4-H Health Rocks!® Mentoring Program

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has increased funding from $3 million to $3.6 to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has increased funding from $3 million to $3.6 to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.
The grant builds on 4-H's partnership with OJJDP to continue the national effort to strengthen, expand and implement youth mentoring activities.
These generous grants will provide funding to facilitate 4H mentoring programs in 38 states to keep kids safe, improve academic outcomes and prevent youth delinquency, whereas the 4-H Health Rocks!
Mentoring Program will provide mentoring to youth in rural Appalachia in an effort to prevent opioid abuse.

Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc.’s Community-Based Alternative to Incarceration Recognized as “Promising” by Federal Evaluators

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Friday, October 18, 2019

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Americans seek safe, effective justice reform, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is pleased to announce that Federal evaluators have identified its community-based alternative to youth incarceration model as promising.

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Americans seek safe, effective justice reform, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. is pleased to announce that Federal evaluators have identified its community-based alternative to youth incarceration model as promising.
YAP is a new addition to the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Crimesolutions.gov Promising Programs list and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)s Model Programs Guide.
Currently, 58 percent of the criminal justice, youth justice and crime victim programs and practices on Crimesolutions.gov are categorized as Promising; 26 percent are listed under No Effects; and 16 percent are identified as Effective.
Without YAP, the prospect for the nonprofits justice program youth is immediate incarceration for violent and other offenses.

National 4‑H Council Awarded $3 Million to Support 4‑H National Mentoring Program

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Monday, April 1, 2019

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has awarded a $3 million grant to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has awarded a $3 million grant to National 4H Council in support of the 4H National Mentoring Program.
The grant builds on 4-H's partnership with OJJDP to continue the national effort to strengthen, expand and implement youth mentoring activities.
"Thanks to this significant grant from OJJDP, 4-H program staff have the opportunity to implement proven mentoring programs in underrepresented communities across the country."
As of 2018, the 4-H National Mentoring Program has served more than 60,000 youth, resulting in significant outcomes in areas such as family relationships, perceptions of social support, and social competence.