The mentor will show the child what is necessary to attain the job and what the job activities are. The mentor modality is to address the socioeconomic factors of why kids join gangs. Also, a recent addition to the program is the Community Service modality. This modality is intended to establish a sense of concern for others, a sense of belonging to the greater community, and increased self-esteem. With a yearly increase in gang activity to the current 2,200 known active gang members, the CYA and other programs will be crucial efforts in confronting the gang problem.
Class size is limited.