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Applied in 2004

Target 1000

Urban Youth Initiative

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 250
  • Meets about 6 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Reduce recidivism of early juvenile offenders by 50%

Measure
Offenders will not appear in Juvenile Court for 12 months following program

Outcome 2
Reduce recidivism of habitual juvenile offenders by 25%

Measure
Offenders will not appear in Juvenile Court for 12 months following program

Outcome 3
Reduce recidivism of incarcerated offenders by 25%

Measure
Offenders will not appear in Juvenile Court for 12 months following program

Outcome 4
Assess physical and psychological conditions that may contribute to delinquent behavior

Measure
Evaluations provided by medical doctors and qualified Christian psychologists

Outcome 5
Re-engagement in the community

Measure
Attendance at school, improved Lexile Scores, improved GPA, or job placement.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Participants are taught to take responsibility for their actions and evaluate the long-term consequences of their decisions. They are taught that God has made them in His image and that He has a plan for them that only they can uniquely fulfill. Participants form life-changing relationships with trained mentors to guide, encourage, and applaud success in their proteges.