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PARENT EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

Restorative Justice Model for At-Risk Youth

About the Initiative

The Davidson County Juvenile Court has implemented a new program with a focus on restorative justice for at-risk youth. At the forefront of this matter is public safety. It cannot be resolved by the lone endeavors of the juvenile court, but rather the collective effort of all community stakeholders. There is a unique opportunity for parent, business, faith base and non-profit collaboration in support of the Davidson County Juvenile Court’s aims.

Kick Off

During the weekend of December 11-13, 2015, a conference for single parents rearing at–risk males was convened. The three day event took place at the Mount Sinai Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Invited stakeholders met with juvenile court judge Sheila Callaway and heard about her vision for the courts. During the conference the programmatic structure for the Parent Empowerment Initiative was rolled out. The weekend culminated with a unity fellowship service, forging the promise of unified church support for focused parental guidance and family support.

Moving Forward

Beginning January, 2016, Building Families and Communities (BFC) Missions Incorporated will commence with providing training to parents of children, currently or previously involved in juvenile court cases. Support services will include, but not be limited to family based counseling, general case management, referral services and advocacy. The latter will be provided for approximately two hundred and fifty parents of at-risk males referred to BFC by the Davidson County Juvenile Court.

“Pay It Forward Campaign”

Success of this important initiative heavily relies on the financial support of 1,000 people of good will like you. Proceeds go toward training and support for two hundred and fifty parents of at-risk males referred to the juvenile court. Please become a member of the 1k PAY-IT-FORWARD CAMPAIGN . Your special, tax deductible contribution of $100 will help us reach our goal.