Why would a law-and-order district attorney in one of the toughest, most crime-prone areas in the nation develop a faith-based alternative to incarceration for youthful offenders? District Attorney Charles J. Hynes credits his faith and a strong conviction that society can't prison-build its way out of the crime problem. Hynes established Youth and Congregations in Partnership (YCP), an innovative local program operated by the Kings County (Brooklyn, New York) District Attorneys Office. Through mentoring and other services, the program aims to reduce criminal recidivism, subsequent adult criminality and self-destructive behaviors among young offenders. This report chronicles the YCP experience; we hope its insights inspire similar innovations throughout the nation.
Title: Faith in their Futures: The Youth and Congregations in Partnership Program of the Kings County (Brooklyn, NY) District Attorney's Office
Publication date 2004-04-02
Publication Year 2004
Authors
Fred Davie
, Susan Blank
Copyright holder(s)
Public/Private Ventures
Geographical Focus
North America / United States (Northeastern) / New York / Kings County / New York City (Brooklyn)
Keywords
mentors
, youth
, gabbidon
, mentee
, attorney s office
Document type
CaseStudy
, Report/Whitepaper
, Text
Language
English
URL: https://ppv.issuelab.org/resource/faith-in-their-futures-the-youth-and-congregations-in-partnership-program-of-the-kings-county-brooklyn-ny-district-attorney-s-office.html
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