There is a kid today waiting for someone to care...
Our Juvenile Justice Ministry seeks to engage young peope as they are met in a variety of juvenile institutions (detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers and emergency shelters). These valued relationships are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities through our after-care mentoring program.
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WHAT IS JJM?
JJM is an effective ministry to reach teens in a variety of youth-serving institutions (i.e. detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers, emergency shelters, etc.) Our strategy is to help young people develop a way of living taught by Jesus Christ; balancing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. We build valued relationships that are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities.
WHAT ARE JJM’S FOCAL POINTS?
CHAPLAINCY
- Regular visitation; sharing the gospel in group settings
FACILITY PROGRAMMING
- Positive group activities like arts, music, sports, etc.
LIFE SKILLS COUNSELING
- Trained staff listen, advise and teach character building like skills
AFTER CARE MENTORING
- One-on-one mentoring with a young person after they're released and re-enter their community
Here's where we're currently serving:
- Juvenile Justice Center Harris County
- Burnett-Bayland Reception Center
- Harris County Youth Village
- Harris County Leadership Academy
- Jerry Esmond Juvenile Justice Center
Here's where we'd like to expand our ministry in the coming year:
- Fort Bend County Juvenile Detention Center
- Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center
- Brazoria County Juvenile Detention Center