Compass youth collaborative (compass) in hartford minimizesviolence by forming transformative relationships with at-risk youth

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards), will fund the Compass Youth Collaborative's (Compass) violence prevention and youth development services in Hartford, CT. The $137,000 award will support Compass in providing transformative relationships, tools for sustainable behavior change, and successful transition to adulthood for over 200 at-risk youth (ages 16-24) with histories of violence and court involvement. The funding will sustain these comprehensive services from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with the goal of inspiring and empowering these youth towards positive life choices and a brighter future, despite challenges such as gang affiliation.

Peacebuilders staff equip these youth (ages 16-24), often with histories of violence and court involvement, with tools for sustainable behavior change and successful transition to adulthood. Despite challenges such as gang affiliation, compass aims to inspire and empower these youth towards positive life choices. Federal funding will sustain services for over 200 hartford youth throughout the grant period, supporting their journey towards a brighter future.