See, the majority of these kids are not hardened criminals yet. The goal is to save as many as possible. One of the major things that are instilled in these kids is that the choices that they make today can and will effect tomorrow. H.Y.P.E. teach not preach orientated. We lead by example, not just words.
Children are like sponges that absorb anything.
Unless we control what they gather, it is as if they have no control. By guiding them, we can help them decide what they should and should not take in. If you have a child that is saturated in an environment that contributes nothing but clandestine behavior, you will reap what you sow. Showing the child how things should be done makes the difference. Now, by helping the youth to learn the charistics of positve people they will follow suit.