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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.
Sign the petition to support programs for youth that can change lives
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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!
# 7,600:
8:21 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Clay Caldwell, California
# 7,599:
4:06 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Rachel Strzelecki, Missouri
# 7,598:
6:31 pm PDT, Aug 6,
David Ferger, Michigan
# 7,597:
3:55 pm PDT, Aug 6,
Janice Mastin-Kamps, Ohio
This approach is a win-win, with kids being required to take responsibility for their actions and the victims having the knowledge that their needs are being addressed. I worked in the juvenile justice system in the 1960s and early 1970s and know that this approach has more potential for genuine rehabilitation than previous treatment models.
This approach is a win-win, with kids being required to take responsibility for their actions and the victims having the knowledge that their needs are being addressed. I worked in the juvenile justice system in the 1960s and early 1970s and know that this approach has more potential for genuine rehabilitation than previous treatment models.
# 7,596:
11:35 am PDT, Aug 6,
Samantha Stimson, Washington
Because I have one and I think it's a great program.
Because I have one and I think it's a great program.
# 7,595:
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11:17 am PDT, Aug 6,
Dum'chit Hoogglethorpe, New York
yo lemme axe u sumfin: do mah mudda fukkin head be on straight and mah mudda fukkin hat be on crooked or do mah mudda fukkin head be on crooked and mah mudda fukkin hat be on straight? muh dik |
# 7,594:
5:50 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Shelly ., Washington
# 7,593:
4:45 pm PDT, Aug 5,
Andrea Fischman, New Jersey
# 7,592:
6:24 am PDT, Aug 5,
Erica Maranowski, Oregon
# 7,591:
2:44 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Vincent Lopez, California
# 7,590:
10:02 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Kara Andersen, Oregon
# 7,589:
6:58 am PDT, Aug 3,
Suvra Anita Das, United Kingdom
# 7,588:
6:53 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Marvin Rodriguez, Texas
# 7,586:
9:28 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Annette Jones, Kansas
# 7,585:
11:25 am PDT, Jul 26,
Andrea Alnwick, New York
# 7,584:
5:01 pm PDT, Jul 25,
Name not displayed, New York
# 7,583:
3:45 pm PDT, Jul 24,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 7,582:
7:01 am PDT, Jul 24,
Rebecca Rotondo, Connecticut
# 7,581:
5:08 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Babette Burdin, Maine
I am currently studying for my BS in Criminal Justice. I have seen what happens to at risk youth with no where to turn.
I am currently studying for my BS in Criminal Justice. I have seen what happens to at risk youth with no where to turn.
# 7,580:
12:56 pm PDT, Jul 23,
Esther Elizabeth Crompton, South Carolina
# 7,579:
4:42 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Jasmine Traub, California
prevention is the key to end cycles of lifelong struggles of going in and out of jail.
prevention is the key to end cycles of lifelong struggles of going in and out of jail.
# 7,578:
6:40 am PDT, Jul 17,
Bridget Hopper, Kentucky
# 7,577:
9:55 am PDT, Jul 15,
Jacinda Fenske, Wisconsin
# 7,576:
9:32 pm PDT, Jul 14,
Patrick Parker, Texas
I work with kids and this is an important link in ending the injustices which befall youth.
I work with kids and this is an important link in ending the injustices which befall youth.
# 7,575:
10:36 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Aline Cortese, California
# 7,574:
10:16 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Douglas Bright, California
# 7,573:
10:07 am PDT, Jul 11,
John Sodrel, Indiana
# 7,572:
7:10 am PDT, Jul 11,
Chelle Gorman, Massachusetts
# 7,571:
10:30 am PDT, Jul 10,
Ashanti Norton, Georgia
# 7,570:
5:57 am PDT, Jul 10,
Mike Bright, United Kingdom
# 7,569:
7:22 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Crystal Tripi, Florida
Hopefully with knowledge comes wisdom, why make children learn the hard way? Every child matters, lets give them the chance for a fruitful life that they deserve.
Hopefully with knowledge comes wisdom, why make children learn the hard way? Every child matters, lets give them the chance for a fruitful life that they deserve.
# 7,568:
1:40 pm PDT, Jul 5,
Margaret Tollner, California
# 7,567:
12:55 pm PDT, Jul 3,
Hazel Chase, Arizona
# 7,566:
9:54 am PDT, Jul 3,
Karyn Storts-Brinks, Tennessee
# 7,565:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Stacey Battles De Ramos, Massachusetts
# 7,564:
12:27 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Kathryn Magoon, California
# 7,563:
11:19 am PDT, Jun 27,
XOtzin Ome, Colorado
# 7,562:
2:11 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Advo Schaefer, Arizona
# 7,561:
1:28 pm PDT, Jun 26,
Kristen Callahan, California
# 7,560:
5:27 am PDT, Jun 26,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 7,559:
7:17 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Jig Aboo, New York
Mah blak ass bees a at risk yoof; yo lemme axe yo ass sumfin do yo asses be thinkin mah blak ass can be gittin away wif anyfing cuz mah blak ass bees a at risk yoof? if no, den dat chit be racit
Mah blak ass bees a at risk yoof; yo lemme axe yo ass sumfin do yo asses be thinkin mah blak ass can be gittin away wif anyfing cuz mah blak ass bees a at risk yoof? if no, den dat chit be racit
# 7,558:
6:38 pm PDT, Jun 25,
Elizabeth Johnson, Georgia
# 7,557:
4:34 pm PDT, Jun 23,
ROGER BURCHELL, New Zealand
I AM SOCIAL WORKER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADULTS BUT MY PASSION IS YOUTH. I HAVE FOUGHT WITH VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR OVER YEAR TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR YOUTH. THEY HAVE NOW ALIGNED WITH YOUTHTOWN. OUR PROGRAM WOULD HAVE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING, MENTORING, BOOT CAMPS, INTERNSHIPS/APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINING . I WORKED AS SOCIAL WORKER IN ADOLESCENT SECURE DETENTION PROGRAM IN NEW YORK AND ALSO RAN YOUTH ADVICACY PROGRAM. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE PREVENTION NOT INCARCERATION IS WAY TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH WHO ARE OUR FUTURE. Roger Burchell, MSW Clinical Social Worker
I AM SOCIAL WORKER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADULTS BUT MY PASSION IS YOUTH. I HAVE FOUGHT WITH VILLAGE COUNCIL FOR OVER YEAR TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE FOR YOUTH. THEY HAVE NOW ALIGNED WITH YOUTHTOWN. OUR PROGRAM WOULD HAVE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING, MENTORING, BOOT CAMPS, INTERNSHIPS/APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINING . I WORKED AS SOCIAL WORKER IN ADOLESCENT SECURE DETENTION PROGRAM IN NEW YORK AND ALSO RAN YOUTH ADVICACY PROGRAM. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE PREVENTION NOT INCARCERATION IS WAY TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH WHO ARE OUR FUTURE. Roger Burchell, MSW Clinical Social Worker
# 7,556:
8:17 am PDT, Jun 20,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 7,555:
8:01 am PDT, Jun 19,
Sherry Foco, Michigan
# 7,554:
5:04 am PDT, Jun 18,
Aleasha Casaretto, Texas
Juvenile offenders, when they don't receive help, will become adult offenders. Children/teens most often are not "bad" they only make bad choices. For our future please assist in finding ways to assist youth at Rick!! Great program! Education is the answer! I find it deplorable that cities and towns have had to cut funding or close programs for at risk teens, and teen’s period. My daughter needs more than the ARY. What a great program. Our children are the future. The US should lead in protecting it's youths! These support programs for at-risk youths are needed.
Juvenile offenders, when they don't receive help, will become adult offenders. Children/teens most often are not "bad" they only make bad choices. For our future please assist in finding ways to assist youth at Rick!! Great program! Education is the answer! I find it deplorable that cities and towns have had to cut funding or close programs for at risk teens, and teen’s period. My daughter needs more than the ARY. What a great program. Our children are the future. The US should lead in protecting it's youths! These support programs for at-risk youths are needed.
# 7,553:
10:41 am PDT, Jun 17,
Jennifer Heneghan, Florida
# 7,552:
6:36 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Nichole Dubuisson, Florida
# 7,551:
11:53 pm PDT, Jun 12,
Barbara Bunton, Texas