Ending the intergenerational cycle of incarcertion by leading youth to be: "College Bound, not Jail Bound"

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“College Bound Not Jail Bound”


Comparative Costs:


Incarceration in Federal Bureau Of Prisons  = $25,895 per year

Public College 4-Year Degree = $8,310 per year*


*(
www.collegeboard.com)


The Circles of Support

1.       Youth Empowerment
·         After-school Activities
·         Summer Camp
·         Mentoring
·         Leadership
 
2.       Parent/s’  & Caregivers’ Programs
·         Conflict resolution
·         Lifestyle changes
·         Education
 
3.       Community Services & Programs
·         Job & Academic Training
·         Intervention
·         Mental Health
 
4.       Transportation
·         Lack of transportation is a major obstacle for children’s families to participate in programs.
 
5.       Mentoring & Peer Support
·         Positive role modeling
·         Activities/Events
·         Tutoring
·         Exposure to diverse cultures

 


Silent Victims of Crime 
Miami * South Carolina 
www.silentvictimsofcrime.org