MISSION

Juvenile Justice Ministry offers Bible-based programs and Christian mentoring to arrested, abused and at-risk youth living in residential facilities helping them build a firm foundation for life through mentorship, life skills, community and faith.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide enrichment programs that focus on practical issues and a realistic approach to help youth permanently erase destructive habits by recognizing and choosing healthy environments for spiritual, mental and physical development. Reinforcing positive habits and behaviors as youth encounter problem-solving obstacles and challenges.
• Offer young people the chance to develop a relationship with one or more adults who become friends, role models, life coaches, and advocates for successful transition back into community, schools, churches, and neighborhoods.
• Focus on helping youth accept their responsibilities and realize their potential while maximizing their strengths
• Increase a youth’s awareness of educational, cultural, recreational, career and entry level job opportunities, and introduction to new networks and community

The aim of Project Youth is to support youth between the ages of 14-19 years old who are on home detention, probation or at high risk of dangerous behavior. This initiative serves to positively affect the recidivism rate among juveniles, utilizing realistic approach helping youth erase destructive habits by teaching them to recognize and choose healthy environments for spiritual, mental, and physical development.

Prosocial Activities

The YFC Juvenile Justice team uses the best methods and procedures to ensure that youth and their families will have the highest quality experience as they become a part of the Project youth initiative. 

Youth will engage in prosocial activities through:

• An engaging 12-week faith-based re-entry curriculum
• Connect to youth caring adult mentors who advocate for successful transition back into the community
• Family engagement through quarterly special family events.
• Working closely with Youth’s JPO to encourage youth to comply with their restoration plan
• Fun activities like sports and performing arts (Hip-Hop, creative writing)

Youth Eligibility Criteria: 

• Male/Female youth between the 14-19 years of age
• Youth lives in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties
• Youth will exhibit an internal desire to meet weekly with the Project Youth Team
• All adults are supportive including parent/guardian of youth participation in Step Up

Youth exhibits needs in the following areas: 

• Applying problem solving skills through life coaching
• Learning and practicing pro-social skills through social learning
• Being introduced to a new positive community
• Preventing revocation of probation
• Consistent supportive friendships with adult role models/ mentors

Guardian  release permission to share child’s information (Report card, JPO plan)

How do I apply for the Program?

To refer a youth or if you are a youth interested in this program, fill out the form below. Or, please contact Angel Terrero at 305.271.2442 or [email protected].