CASES was among six other NYC nonprofits selected by the NYC Department of Probation to operate the inaugural 2012 Young Adult Justice Scholars Program. The program is part of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's Young Men's Initiative, the nation's boldest and most comprehensive effort to tackle the disparities that are slowing the advancement of black and Latino young men.

The six-month program serves young men and women ages 16-24 that have been court-involved within a year prior to program enrollment. The goal is to reduce recidivism while supporting positive educational outcomes for participants.

Screening

CASES screens youth for voluntary enrollment in the program based on referrals from the New York City Department of Probation, the New York City Department of Correction, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and nonprofit organizations.

Referrals to Young Adult Justice Scholars

Services

• Education - school placement and liaison services, on-site pre-GED and GED instruction, GED testing and tutoring, and assistance with preparing for and applying to college
• Case management - goal-setting, weekly group seminars and individual counseling
• Career development - work readiness training seminars followed by placement in paid internships at local businesses, government agencies and nonprofits
• Follow-up services - six months of post-program support including job/job training placement and post-secondary placement services