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As Sheriff of Walker County I frequently come in contact with young people who have made wrong choices and chosen the wrong path of life. The Winner's Circle Program gives them the opportunity to turn their life around with the guidance of role models. The program relies on strong Christian based adults committed to helping these young people reach their full potential both socially and academically.
The Winner's Circle Program will benefit from the community greatly. Productive young adults striving to achieve their best. I support your efforts whole heartedly. May God bless you and all the individuals dedicated to this project.
Sincerely,
Clint McRae, Sheriff
Walker County, Huntsville, Texas
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Our Mission is to reach at-risk juveniles with relationships of hope that guide them out of the juvenile justice system to social and academic success.
With juvenile crime rates on the rise, and with the rate of violent juvenile increasing, there has never been a time when the need for community involvement and intervention in the lives of our at- risk youth. Nationally,juvenile arrests are exceeding 2.1 million annually.
In a 2002 study conducted by the California Youth Authority, it was discovered that 8% of all juveniles arrested would be re-arrested a minimum of four times within the following 12 months. This group of juvenile offenders accounts for 57% of all juvenile arrests. Unfortunately, these numbers are reflective of the national trend. It should also be noted that the overwhelming majority of Juveniles arrested are from single parent homes, or homes where there is a lack of proper adult supervision and support.
There is currently a growing body of empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of juvenile mentoring programs. Nationally, according to figures compiled by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, juvenile mentoring programs are experiencing an 89% success rate. A similar program, started by the founder of the Winner's Circle Program for another organization, has experienced a success rate of greater than 95%. It can be rightfully concluded the mentoring works!
The Winner's Circle Program seeks to bring together various elements of the local community to work together to fulfill our mission and vision. In each location, where there might be a Winner's Circle chapter established, there are deep pools of resources available. Strategic alliances with organizations, both faith-based and secular that share our values, are vital for the long-term success of the program. These organizations offer tremendous assistance to the body of trained, caring adult mentors, who pour their heart and soul into each relationship. Through these relationships of hope, the lives of the at-risk young people will be transformed and the community changed.
COMING UP THIS WEEK (Jan 16 - Jan 21):
Alcohol Education Program for Minors begins Tuesday (January 17).
REACH Adult Recovery Group and Bible Study Friday night at 7:30pm.
Decisions Class is Saturday, January 21, beginning at 9:30am. Participants need to register by Thursday, January 19. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A SNACK OR LUNCH!!
COMING UP NEXT WEEK (Jan 23 - Jan 28):
REACH Adult Recovery Group and Bible Study Friday night at 7:30pm.
POSSIBLE ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS SATURDAY, January 28 for those who missed this month's class. If you are interested in registering, contact Teresa at 936-577-9149, or Winner's Circle at 936-436-9467 by Thursday, January 26.
To find out more about upcoming classes and events, click the "Calendar" link at the top left. For more information about Alcohol and Tobacco Classes, to check class date and times, or to register, click the "Youth Tobacco and Alcohol Programs" link at the top left.
