Juvenile Justice Ministry
There is a kid today waiting for someone to care...
Our Juvenile Justice Ministry seeks to engage young peope as they are met in a variety of juvenile institutions (detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers and emergency shelters). These valued relationships are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities through our after-care mentoring program.
WHAT IS JJM?
JJM is an effective ministry to reach teens in a variety of youth-serving institutions (i.e. detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers, emergency shelters, etc.) Our strategy is to help young people develop a way of living taught by Jesus Christ; balancing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. We build valued relationships that are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities.
WHAT ARE JJM’S FOCAL POINTS?
CHAPLAINCY
Regular visitation; sharing the gospel in group settings
FACILITY PROGRAMMING
Positive group activities like arts, music, sports, etc.
LIFE SKILLS COUNSELING
Trained staff listen, advise, and teach character building skills
AFTER-CARE MENTORING
One-on-one mentoring with a young person after they're released and re-enter their community