Pathways to Promise
For Justice-Involved Youth

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Empowering Justice-Involved Youth to Heal, Learn, and Thrive

Pathways to Promise is a trauma-informed program for youth ages 14–18 who are justice-involved, providing mentorship, life skills, and structured after-school support. Our mission is to help young people grow into healthy, successful adults in a safe, community-based environment.

Two Program Tracks:

  • Florida & Mississippi

    • Personalized guidance from trained mentors

    • Life skills coaching: communication, coping, goal-setting, and job readiness

    • Academic support and tutoring assistance

    • Holistic wellness activities: meditation, mindfulness, and yoga

    • Weekly check-ins to set goals and track progress

  • Mississippi – Hancock County

    • 5-days-per-week after-school program

    • Combines academic support, mentorship, and life skills in a structured setting

    • Trauma-informed approach addressing emotional growth, resilience, and personal development

    • Support for virtual or in-person schooling

    • Open to youth from Jackson, Pearl River, Hancock, and Harrison counties

    • Safe, supportive environment to practice skills, build confidence, and prepare for adulthood

Why Pathways to Promise is Different

  • Keeps youth in the community, connected to supportive mentors and guardians

  • Provides an alternative to juvenile detention or commitment programs, promoting rehabilitation rather than punishment

  • Focuses on long-term growth, emotional regulation, and life readiness

  • Grounded in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and holistic wellness