2ND call's youth empowerment and development project aims to combat youth violence, delinquency, and victimization in california's 37TH congressional district by addressing trauma and fostering…

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to 2ND Call, a minority-owned non-profit organization, to implement the "2ND Call's Youth Empowerment and Development Project" in California's 37th Congressional District. This 2-year project aims to combat youth violence, delinquency, and victimization by addressing trauma and fostering leadership among local at-risk and system-impacted youth. The grant supports 2ND Call's holistic, trauma-informed approach, which includes mental health support, healing circles, interventions, mentoring, and empowerment programs. By nurturing academic success, personal growth, and community leadership, the project empowers marginalized youth to drive positive social change.

2ND call's youth empowerment and development project aims to combat youth violence, delinquency, and victimization in california's 37TH congressional district by addressing trauma and fostering leadership among local youth. Collaborating with schools, law enforcement, and community stakeholders, 2ND call focuses on mental health support for at-risk and system-impacted youth through healing circles, interventions, mentoring, and empowerment programs. Their holistic, trauma-informed approach, led by young people with lived experiences, offers alternatives to violence and promotes self-sufficiency and activism. By nurturing academic success, personal growth, and community leadership, 2ND call empowers marginalized youth to drive positive social change.