Number of Protectors Required The number of Protectors required for a community will be determined by the number of at-risk youths who do not have adult support. The most effective way to match at-risk youths with a Protector is through presentations at school by trained Presenters . Youths who desire a Protector are then provided several different venues to make a request. It is suggested that local communities track the reduction of incidents of adolescent gang recruitment, suicide attempts, chronic drug use, pregnancy, poor classroom performance, and truancy. A system for program evaluation will be provided as requested, as well as suggestions for independent evaluation by local universities.
Protectors meet regularly for follow-up.
Website database will provide access to updated information and methodologies. Missing Protector Strategy fifteen minute introductory video is available that will introduce your community to the strategy. The idea is to certify a Master Trainer who can then train all the necessary persons in a community. The basic components of this program are provided below. Academies will be conducted in Dallas, Texas and other sites with a limit of 25 persons per academy.