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Juvenile Justice Ministry

JJM

Juvenile Justice Ministry

Kari Gathany

kgathany@defyfc.org

Phone

937-215-1137

What is JJM?

JJM is a youth outreach program taking place in a variety of institutions (i.e. detention centers, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers, emergency shelters, etc.) Our mission is to help young people develop a way of living taught by Jesus Christ; balancing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. We build valued relationships that are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities.

WHAT ARE JJM’S FOCAL POINTS?

BALANCED PROGRAMMING
Using outreach, bible study, small group programming, and personal mentoring to meet the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs in a young person’s life.

FREQUENT CONNECTIONS
Entering into a youth’s world to build healthy relationships and model Christ-like behavior on a frequent and ongoing basis.

ONE-ON-ONE CONTACTS
Meeting individually with a young person to provide personal attention and focus on specific needs.

AFTERCARE
Creating systems and structure for sustained relationships to help teens successfully re-enter their communities.