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