Building Resilient Youth—A Multidisciplinary Approach
The causes of academic failure, crime, violence, drug & alcohol use, gang involvement and other anti-social behaviors among young people are multifaceted, complex, and resistant to single treatment or simple solutions as well. Evidence has shown, however, that complex problem solving, or multi-disciplinary approaches, which integrate and coordinate services and protective factors are highly effective in correcting behaviors related to these issues. Preventive and rehabilitative measures have been proven time and again to significantly lower the likelihood of academic failure and delinquency. The most effective way to protect young people from these problems has indisputably been to assist them, as well as their families, early on. The most effective programs share the following key components: Education - Assisting not only the youth, but their families as well, by providing them with information about the effects of drugs, gangs, sex, and weapons; and other sensitive areas of overexposure in our society. Recreation - Allowing young people to connect with adults and other youth in the community, via sports, dancing, music, rock climbing, drama, karate, bowling, art, and other activities. Community Involvement - Bridging the disconnect with significant adults which many young people feel as they enter their teenage years. For program details, please “click” on our PowerPoint Presentation. And join our Community of Supporters to help us put an end to the rising individual, family, and social problems associated with Juvenile delinquency.
We Also Support
The Children’s Defense Fund
Stopping the Cradle to Prison Pipeline in the US
The Youth PROMISE Act (H.R. 1064/S.435)
Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education
“There is overwhelming evidence to show that it is entirely feasible to move children from a cradle to prison pipeline to a cradle to college, or jobs, pipeline. All the credible research shows that a continuum of evidenced‐based prevention programs for youth identified as being at risk of involvement in delinquent behavior, and intervention for those already involved, will greatly reduce crime and save much more than they cost when compared to the avoided law enforcement and social welfare expenditures. And the research reveals that these programs are most effective when provided in the context of a coordinated, collaborative local strategy involving law enforcement and other local public and private entities working with children identified as at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. “
– Youth PROMISE Act White Paper
