Juvenile Justice Ministry
What We Do
JJM seeks to engage young people as they are met in a variety of youth-serving institutions (detention centers, probation, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers and emergency shelters). These valued relationships are sustained through ongoing involvement as they reenter their communities.
Where We Go
Multiple times per week, dedicated volunteers enter Remann Hall, bringing games, guidance, scripture, listening ears and open hearts.
Our One80 Mentorship Program provides mentors for system-involved youth. For details on the program, how to refer a young person, and how you can get involved with One80, click here.
Our story
Reaching youth wherever they are found
Imagine being 16 years old, committing a crime, and going to live in juvenile detention. You wait for your release, knowing what awaits you: the same friends, family, and life that got you into jail. How can you forge a new path for your life?
YFC has been working with youth in Remann Hall for the last 30 years. Four times a week we are inside offering chapel services, small group Bible studies, one on one counseling, and life skills classes to detained youth.
Committed to reaching youth wherever they are found, we also offer the One80 Mentorship Program supporting young people transitioning out of the juvenile justice system.
Want to join us in the work of reaching at-risk or incarcerated youth?
Whether it be prayer, financial gifts, or volunteering, there is a way for anyone to get involved! Click here to learn how you can make a difference, or call us at (253)292-1499 with any questions.
Stories
Girls Asked. We Showed Up.
The girls noticed. For weeks they watched the boys head into their mentorship groups at Gates High School, two weekly gatherings led by staff member
More Than Just a Day of Service
At Gates High School, Serve Day is more than a school activity. It is a chance for students to step into something bigger than themselves,
Not Forgotten: A Visit to Green Hill
The first time I met him was six years ago. He was sixteen, in Remann Hall, facing serious charges. He did not talk much, usually
