Our Mission & Vision
The Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Initiative (JDPI) serves young people ages 10 to 17 from all socioeconomic backgrounds as they move through puberty, adolescence and their formative teen years.
Growing leaders at every age
Through CJLI, our leadership fellowship, JDPI trains adults in organizing, policy advocacy and storytelling to build a fairer justice system. Together, our youth programs and CJLI create a path from student, to fellow, to mentor.
Mission
The Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Initiative (JDPI) helps young people choose the path to opportunity through mentoring, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Through CJLI, our leadership fellowship, we train adults in organizing, policy advocacy and storytelling to build a fairer justice system.
How we do it
Our certified mentors and advocates work out in the community, leading group workshops and one-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth in Rhode Island.
Vision
JDPI’s vision is to grow from the mentoring program it is today into a full after-school program from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, the hours when juvenile delinquency is at its highest. During that time, young people would have a safe, proactive place to learn, build skills and connect with mentors. Through CJLI, we’ll also grow a network of adult leaders who carry that work into the wider community.