Juvenile Justice Center provides accountability-based sanctions to status offenders and first-time law violators, ages 14-17, to prevent them from further involvement in the justice system. Services include anger management classes, mediation, substance abuse counseling, leadership development, and pre-employment training.
Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786
State Prevention Framework – State Incentive Grant provides a life skills training program to prevent youth, ages 12-17, from using tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786
Youth Operator Program offers youth a broad range of coordinated career services. This includes opportunities for assistance in academic and occupational learning; development of leadership skills; and preparation for further education and training to ensure youth can obtain a career in the area of their choice.
Contact: Carla Harada, 768-5895
Young Parents Program provides parents and expectant mothers, ages 16-24, with the opportunity to receive services that will increase their likelihood of achieving or maintaining self sufficiency. This program is fully funded through a grant of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. We are one of only thirteen organizations in the nation to receive this award.
Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786
Youthbuild Honolulu provides alternative education and job training services to non-high school graduates, ages 18-24. Services include a high school diploma program, vocational and hands-on construction training, leadership development, and job readiness and placement services.
Contact: Pearl Spencer, 768-5795, or Carla Harada, 768-5895
