All agency personnel are professionally trained to help meet our client's needs. 2nd Chance's goal is to assist in gang prevention and intervention and the reduction of gang violence by providing youth and parents a number of healthy alternatives to destructive behavior. In-service training is also offered to public and private agencies and organizations adversely affected by juvenile gang violence. Since its inception, 2nd Chance has worked with youth, parents, law enforcement, school personnel, social workers, health workers, agencies, probation, and other organizations to counter the growth of gangs and the spread of violence. All of our strategies are designed to work with troubled youth and help them identify proper values and goals and to develop critical thinking skills that will facilitate constructive behavioral changes.
Clients receive positive emotional reinforcement, adult supervision, guidance, and accountability.
On-site supervisors teach youth basic painting and construction skills. Activities include educational outings, field trips, classes, and workshops that foster cooperation, team building and resistance skills. The sole purpose is to promote positive life changes and teach critical thinking skills so change can take place.