Inspire. Empower. Soar.
Where C.H.A.N.G.E. is Possible
Facts and Stats
In Michigan, there are an estimated 250,000 young people, ages 16-24, who are without a high school diploma or GED and are presently neither enrolled in school nor employed.
Studies suggest that
as few as
30% of previously incarcerated youth
become and stay
involved in either school or work
In a 2008 report, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association stated: As inadequate as adult representation is, the treatment of kids in delinquency proceedings is far worse.
There are currently approximately 400 youth ages 14-18 incarcerated in adult correctional facilities in MIchigan
"The average stay in prison is four years. We currently spend $37,500 per year to house each prisoner, which is much higher than tuition and board for any higher educational institution in our state."
-Michigan School-Justice Partnership
Moving 20% of youth
from residential placement
to in-home/community-based programs,
could save Michigan
as much as
$120,000 daily or
$44 million annually.
60% of youth in residential placements return to custody within
3 years.
Youth treated with punitive,
non-therapeutic programs are
70-80% more likely to be rearrested