From Prison Policy Initiative:
The youth mentoring program Change Comes From Within (CCFW) was just a thought that three incarcerated men had 10 years ago. Today, it is a reality.
But the three of us co-founders have more in common than prison sentences. We were all high school dropouts, we all exhibited a lack of respect for authority figures, we all became teenage fathers, and we all became involved with criminal activities to make money. We were also all convicted of murder.
Upon entering the system, we began to address “three strikes” that can lead to trouble: a lack of respect for authority, a disregard for education, and involvement with crime. We took steps to educate ourselves by first obtaining our GEDs. We have also completed various vocational trade courses, parenting classes, and therapeutic programs to address anger issues. We are involved with programs such as hospice care, which has shown us how to appreciate the value of life—not only our own but others’ as well. We have given ourselves options other than returning to a life of crime. A proud moment has been witnessing the impact of our commitment to change on our children. We wanted to extend this same influence on youth who are at risk. Continue reading
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