Thursday, November 2, 2017

Saving Our Youth: Gang Reduction and Intervention Program (GRIP)

 
The Gang Reduction and Intervention Program (GRIP) empowers youth to leave or avoid gang life. The program works closely with local law enforcement, schools and other nonprofits to help at-risk young people develop a positive self-image and a hopeful vision for the future.

Youth participate in group activities and one-on-one mentoring based on their individual needs, including the following:

Jovenes - Participants learn life skills while exploring Latino culture. Once each month, youth go on field trips to dance performances, fishing trips, cultural celebrations, college tours and more.

Boxing - A local boxing gym engages youth in a positive extracurricular activity that increases self-esteem and develops self-discipline. Transportation is provided.

Tattoo Removal - For many youth, removing visible gang tattoos is an important step to disengaging from gang life, but the cost is prohibitive. Plastic surgeons and nurses donate their time to Neighborhood House to perform laser removal treatments free of charge.

One-to-One Mentoring - Individual meetings give youth support and information, help them develop goals, and evaluate progress.

Special Events - Cultural and educational events and field trips expose youth to new and positive experiences outside their routine environment.

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Source: https://www.minnesotahelp.info

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