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Support Programs for At-Risk Youth!
Sponsored by: American Humane AssociationEvery day, at-risk children in America travel a path from truancy to
delinquency to full-on involvement in the juvenile justice system. Their
involvement makes them more likely to commit more serious offenses later
in life.
That is why we need programs that offer these youths the opportunity to repair the harm they caused and get the help they need, which cuts the odds that they will re-offend and move on to the adult criminal justice system.
American Humane's Restorative Justice for Youth program is the perfect example of this. When youth understand how their actions affect others, they are less likely to repeat their offenses. Young offenders are encouraged to accept responsibility for their crimes and must take an active role in repairing the damage their crime has created. Victims are empowered to voice the impacts of crime, their current needs and to resolve their feelings toward the crime and communities can enjoy a lower crime rate and safer neighborhoods.
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That is why we need programs that offer these youths the opportunity to repair the harm they caused and get the help they need, which cuts the odds that they will re-offend and move on to the adult criminal justice system.
American Humane's Restorative Justice for Youth program is the perfect example of this. When youth understand how their actions affect others, they are less likely to repeat their offenses. Young offenders are encouraged to accept responsibility for their crimes and must take an active role in repairing the damage their crime has created. Victims are empowered to voice the impacts of crime, their current needs and to resolve their feelings toward the crime and communities can enjoy a lower crime rate and safer neighborhoods.
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We signed the “Support Programs for At-Risk Youth!” petition!
# 7,550:
8:50 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Gene M, New York
# 7,549:
6:40 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Kat Crane, Michigan
These support programs for at-risk youths are needed. Having these programs shows youths that society wants and feels that they are not a "lost cause." These programs can show the youths that they made a wrong decision, there are consequences for their actions and they can learn from their mistakes/actions. With these types of programs we can reduce the number of repeat offenders in at-risk youth. Sincerely, Kat Crane
These support programs for at-risk youths are needed. Having these programs shows youths that society wants and feels that they are not a "lost cause." These programs can show the youths that they made a wrong decision, there are consequences for their actions and they can learn from their mistakes/actions. With these types of programs we can reduce the number of repeat offenders in at-risk youth. Sincerely, Kat Crane
# 7,548:
2:27 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Michelle Steele, Michigan
# 7,547:
5:08 am PDT, Jun 9,
Jean Adams, Texas
# 7,546:
2:42 pm PDT, Jun 8,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 7,545:
8:08 am PDT, Jun 8,
Anne Cheng, Connecticut
# 7,544:
6:12 am PDT, Jun 8,
Krista Walton, Michigan
# 7,543:
12:41 pm PDT, Jun 5,
V Laino, New York
The US should lead in protecting it's youths!
The US should lead in protecting it's youths!
# 7,542:
11:11 am PDT, Jun 4,
Janet Hernandez, Florida
Because our children are the future.
Because our children are the future.
# 7,541:
9:58 am PDT, Jun 4,
Jennifer Henderson, Florida
# 7,540:
3:26 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Joe Tobia, New York
# 7,539:
3:25 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Arline Wrecker, New York
# 7,538:
3:24 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Jeff Fischman, New Jersey
# 7,537:
3:23 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Yariv Leers, New York
# 7,536:
3:23 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Mike Pert, New York
# 7,535:
3:22 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Frank Kunkel, New York
# 7,534:
3:21 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Hon.Howard Birnbaum, New York
# 7,533:
3:20 pm PDT, Jun 3,
Eric Waxman, Pennsylvania
# 7,532:
2:11 pm PDT, Jun 2,
James Klich II, North Carolina
What a great program.
What a great program.
# 7,531:
10:49 am PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 7,530:
2:38 pm PDT, May 28,
Jenny Clift, Washington
My daughter needs more than the ARY
My daughter needs more than the ARY
# 7,529:
5:16 pm PDT, May 27,
Sandy Avery, Michigan
# 7,528:
10:34 am PDT, May 27,
Danielle LeBoeuf, Florida
# 7,527:
7:32 am PDT, May 24,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
I find it deplorable that cities and towns have had to cut funding or close programs for at risk teens, and teens period. Including help with finding a job, a gang free violence free teen centers during the summer, among other programs. At the same time they are competing for minimum wage jobs with adults, homeless population, people coming out of prison and college age students. Yet ironically prisons have increased or have been adding on. This saddens me that we have gone from prevention to punishments. All children and teens are our future and should be taught and given the right tools to succeed.
I find it deplorable that cities and towns have had to cut funding or close programs for at risk teens, and teens period. Including help with finding a job, a gang free violence free teen centers during the summer, among other programs. At the same time they are competing for minimum wage jobs with adults, homeless population, people coming out of prison and college age students. Yet ironically prisons have increased or have been adding on. This saddens me that we have gone from prevention to punishments. All children and teens are our future and should be taught and given the right tools to succeed.
# 7,526:
5:04 pm PDT, May 21,
Teresa Wallace, Michigan
# 7,525:
9:12 pm PDT, May 20,
Tori Bush, Florida
# 7,524:
7:30 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 7,523:
10:27 pm PDT, May 15,
Avak Norbert Kirchner, Germany
# 7,522:
7:48 pm PDT, May 15,
Cynthia Castaldo, New York
# 7,521:
1:17 pm PDT, May 15,
Susan Artone-Fricke, OSF, Colorado
# 7,520:
12:46 pm PDT, May 15,
Lauri Karol, Michigan
Education is the answer! Give the kids the skills and knowledge they need so they don't become repeat offenders!
Education is the answer! Give the kids the skills and knowledge they need so they don't become repeat offenders!
# 7,519:
11:36 pm PDT, May 14,
Sandra Weston, Tennessee
Great program!
Great program!
# 7,518:
2:44 pm PDT, May 14,
Christine El Fatihi, Washington
For our future please assist in finding ways to assisst youth at rick!! And youth who make bad choices!!
For our future please assist in finding ways to assisst youth at rick!! And youth who make bad choices!!
# 7,517:
6:24 am PDT, May 14,
Cathy Johns, South Carolina
Children/teens most often are not "bad" they only make bad choices. Those bad choices are often made for a reason, be it lack of guidance, a manner of rebellion or just crying out for attention... we need to help our children, they are our future!
Children/teens most often are not "bad" they only make bad choices. Those bad choices are often made for a reason, be it lack of guidance, a manner of rebellion or just crying out for attention... we need to help our children, they are our future!
# 7,516:
11:04 am PDT, May 13,
Marjorie Miller, Georgia
# 7,515:
6:16 pm PDT, May 12,
Cori Cooper, Ohio
# 7,514:
12:55 pm PDT, May 10,
Leslie Triplett, Missouri
# 7,513:
9:51 pm PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
Juvenile offenders, when they don't receive help, will become adult offenders. We are currently spending approximately 29.5 billion dollars to house, clothe, feed and educate inmates in this country. I think it's better to stop them while they are juveniles by offering them programs and assistance before they become adults.
Juvenile offenders, when they don't receive help, will become adult offenders. We are currently spending approximately 29.5 billion dollars to house, clothe, feed and educate inmates in this country. I think it's better to stop them while they are juveniles by offering them programs and assistance before they become adults.
# 7,512:
4:04 pm PDT, May 7,
Lexie Samuelsen, Utah
# 7,511:
9:22 am PDT, May 7,
Isha Mayim, California
# 7,510:
6:51 pm PDT, May 6,
Robyn McFadden, Texas
# 7,509:
1:51 pm PDT, May 6,
Alethea Fiscsnaca, South Carolina
# 7,508:
10:03 pm PDT, May 5,
Will Anderson, California
# 7,507:
7:40 pm PDT, May 5,
Seth Laursen, California
# 7,506:
3:46 pm PDT, May 5,
Christine Maidl, Colorado
# 7,505:
2:15 pm PDT, May 5,
Elena Dragomir, Romania
# 7,504:
10:26 am PDT, May 5,
Laura Wertenberger, Michigan
# 7,503:
8:17 am PDT, May 5,
Adriana Baltazar, Illinois
# 7,502:
7:05 am PDT, May 5,
Terry Sario, Arizona
# 7,501:
7:30 pm PDT, May 4,
Name not displayed, Minnesota