Pre-Charge Diversion Coordination and Expansion Program
Programs
Since the 1990’s Johnson County has invested in programs and services that:
- promote positive youth development
- are effective in preventing juvenile crime and delinquency
Effective positive youth development programming enhances the lives of children and families and reduces spending on costly juvenile justice placements.
Youth Development is the ongoing growth process in which all youth strive to:
- Meet the basic, personal and social needs to feel cared for and to be safe, valued, useful and spiritually grounded
- Build character, skills, and competencies that permit functioning and contribution in daily life
Youth Development builds on the strengths and assets of young people rather than concentrating solely on prevention or treatment of problems.
Strategies
Multiple strategies to reduce risky behaviors:
- Support and strengthen family functioning
- Increase connections between students and their schools
- Make communities safe and supportive for children and youth
- Promote involvement in high quality out-of-school time programs
- Promote the development of sustained relationships with caring adults
- Provide children and youth opportunities to build social and emotional competence
- Provide children and youth with high quality education during early and middle school
FY 2025 County Funded JJYD Programs
Total Funding: $350,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Mentoring Program
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Program Description: One to one community-based mentoring and after school enrichment programming.
Funding: $65,000
CommUnity Crisis Services - Aftercare Services
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Program Description: Aftercare services, open to all participants of Healing Prairie Farm programs ages 10-17.
Funding: $25,000
Dream City- Leadership Collective Program
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Program Description: Program designed to equip youth with tools to focus on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
Funding: $65,000
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County - After-School Enrichment Program
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Program Description: After-school enrichment programming available for youth school grades 4th-6th attending elementary school. In addition to summer enrichment programming.
Funding: $70,229
United Action for Youth – Positive Youth Development Program
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Program Description: Weekly after-school art workshops at Iowa City Community School District middle schools. Host hang-out sessions and weekly groups at UAY Youth Center and in the North Liberty area.
Funding: $70,000
Wright House of Fashion - Creative entrepreneurship Program
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Program Description: Supports youth ages 10-16 toward creative entrepreneurship through weekly programming that provides training in graphic design, screen printing, sewing and brand development. .
Funding: $54,771
Reports
If you have questions about JJYD programming, please contact Laurie Nash at 319-356-6090 or email [email protected]