Linked Circle

Linked Circle offers youth in the Juvenile Justice system an alternative to detention. Our program partners each youth with experienced staff to create an individual plan for their success while connecting them to the appropriate resources. A combination of in-house programs and community partnerships with organizations throughout the city, afford us many options to customize a plan to the varying needs of each youth. In addition, we forge collaboration with Probation to ensure all of their legal obligations are met for continued success.

D.R.I.V.E. (Direction, Resources, Individualized, Vision, Encouragement): Youth learn to set priorities and goals and begin to work on the future they want for themselves. This program opens the door for youth to explore employment opportunities as well as post-secondary education.

Art of Sound: Youth explore ways to express themselves through writing and performing arts (poetry, spoken word, rap). Our partnership with Smart North at Sabathani allows youth to take their gift one step further by recording their work in a studio.

0 to 100: Youth explore ways to express themselves through forms of arts. This program challenges youth to use their imagination to create something out of nothing. This year we did several cohorts (painting, comic book illustration, photography). 

We Will Breathe: Youth led social justice and healing group. Provides youth a safe space to heal while empowering them to make positive changes in their own lives and impact in their communities.

POD (Pursuit of Discipline): Mentorship group where youth discuss different topics that affect them directly. Also a space for different speakers to come in and expose youth to their specific area of expertise.

Housing Support: Assist youth in finding housing to fit their needs; including emergency shelter, shared housing and independent living. In addition, we provide financial support with rental assistance and guidance to assist them in learning now to live independently.

360 Advocacy:  Educational Support through case management to assist with homework help, perform school visits, and partner directly with the teachers/administrators to ensure each youth is academically successful. 

Lifestyle Fit: Group fitness classes that promote discipline, determination, and an overall healthy way of life.