ReJeweled

Due to the growing trend of girls involved in at-risk behaviors and potentially those girls engaging in criminal activities, prevention is necessary. Mentoring Positives, Inc. (MP) has worked with at-risk youth for over 18 years. Through Mentoring, Skills Development Groups and other programming, a number of at-risk youth have been given the opportunity to engage in positive activities with dedicated and experienced mentors who ultimately see the youths’ potential to become competent community leaders. The MP Leader Academy is a service where youth can participate in activities that give them not only access to positive adult role models, but leadership skills to enhance their future endeavors. Each youth will be offered competency development skills, such as, building their social skills, increasing their conflict resolution and anger management abilities, and introducing them to small business adventures. These skills are essential to developing youth leaders in our community and giving them “hope” for a brighter future. Making, marketing, and selling jewelry is just the “hook” to engage these adolescent girls so that they may be able to drive their independence and give them the skills to become leaders and young entrepreneurs in our community.