The Transformative Justice Project of Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware
The Transformative Justice Project of Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Delaware
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Youth and Family Goals<br />
Replacing Risk Factors with Protective Factors<br />
11. Increase Pro-Social Behaviors in the Community: Internships, Jobs, and/ or Community<br />
Service<br />
a. 75% <strong>of</strong> program participants are placed in Jobs, Internships, and/ or long-term<br />
Community Service activities.<br />
12. Decrease Criminal Activity and Violence<br />
a. 85% or program participants demonstrate decreased aggressive behaviors by 25%;<br />
b. <strong>The</strong>re is generally a 45% reduction in program participant arrests by the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
second cycle year.<br />
13. Decrease Involvement in Gangs<br />
a. Approximately 85% <strong>of</strong> program participants demonstrate a 40% or better reduction in<br />
gang-related activities;<br />
14. Decrease Alcohol and Drug use<br />
a. Approximately 85% <strong>of</strong> program participants demonstrate a 50% or better reduction in<br />
alcohol and drug use;<br />
15. Improve School Functioning and Performance<br />
a. Approximately 85% <strong>of</strong> program participants demonstrate a 65% or better increase in<br />
school attendance;<br />
b. Approximately 85% <strong>of</strong> program participants demonstrate improved academic<br />
performance (grades are measured by report cards).<br />
16. Improve Family Functioning and Interaction<br />
a. Almost 85% <strong>of</strong> the parents <strong>of</strong> program participants, and their families, attend at least one<br />
(1) Family Involvement trip; and<br />
i. increase time spent in family activities;<br />
ii. report increased quality <strong>of</strong> interactions.<br />
17. Increase Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities (Sports/ Music/ Arts/ etc.)<br />
a. Approximately 85% <strong>of</strong> program participants participate in at least one extra-curricular<br />
activity;<br />
i. 50% <strong>of</strong> those usually participate for at least 5 months.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Transformative</strong> <strong>Justice</strong> <strong>Project</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong>, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> & <strong>Delaware</strong>)<br />
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