Survival Program for Youth
(SPY)
Program Mission Statement:
"Having a positive impact on our community, one person at a time."
Target Population:
"At-risk" youth having had negative experiences with the law enforcement officers and the criminal justice system.
3 Step Approach:
SPY employees use the 3 Step Approach by meeting with clients and establishing relationships of trust by presenting solutions and alternatives to lessen existing gang involvement and criminal activity
1. Indirect -- Establish relationships with clients through events and activities.
2. Direct-- Initiate contact with individual client usually by referral.
3. Proactive-- Contacting individuals impacted by the at-risk youth as intervention to prevent the larger community from getting involved in negative experiences.
Program Director:
Greg Patton
Program Staff:
Mike Harrison

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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