How a Garden is Helping Residents at Kyle Do Good
“It makes me feel like I’m becoming a positive part of our society—whereas in the past, I wasn’t a po
“It makes me feel like I’m becoming a positive part of our society—whereas in the past, I wasn’t a po
No doubt, these prisoners made mistakes and did bad things to be placed behind bars, but the scene was a reminder that these men were, also, once innocent little boys.
“The attention to human dignity is something that I’m taking away after this tour and how they treat offenders…
“It’s all about decision making, and I believe Therapon helps us make those decisions; those better decisions.”
The Urban Institute’s mission is to improve lives. “We believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Public policies work best when they are rooted in facts, and our research sparks solutions in programs and practice.” Institute Fellow Demetra Smith Nightingale recently noted the importance of the Job Corps program. She says, … Continued
“I am a big supporter of NABCJ and recognize the great work they do to achieve equal justice for blacks and other minorities.”
“We get better, and I think they get better as we work together and start to identify best practices.
I don’t think we could be happier today than we are with that strong partnership with MTC and CAPP Idaho.
For Kristina Porreco, Job Corps has the answers for thousands of American youth struggling in the workforce. Kristina attended the Springdale Job Corps Center in Troutdale, Oregon. It wasn’t easy. She was a single mother at the age of 19, and she didn’t have many options. It was at Springdale Job Corps that Kristina learned the … Continued