The Juvenile Justice Project of Mid-South Peace and Justice Center is looking for adults with court ordered community service who have a passion for the future of our youth. Get all of your hours taken care of through canvassing, PTA/PTO meetings, teaching young people their constitutional rights, and so much more!
We are also looking to build a youth council for young people interested in influencing the future of Hickory Hill. If you are in middle or high school and have a passion for the future of your neighborhood and community we are looking for you. We hope this council will be a combination of youth who have been involved with the juvenile justice system as well as other interested teens. This is a great way to get service hours and make a difference.
The JJP is working with Juvenile Court to build networks of churches and organizations to address our high number of youth offenders and the lack of opportunities for court ordered community service, specifically in the areas of Hickory Hill & Bartlett. We believe that youth are the solution, not the problem so we work with these teens to help them find their place in their communities through transformative service opportunities. Studies continue to show that punitive measures often lead to a continued life of crime as opposed to seeking more rehabilitative opportunities, MSPJC firmly adheres to the idea of working with those most affected by the issues. Help us build a better Memphis and partner with our youth.
If this interests you contact Faith Pollan at faith@midsouthpeace.org or at 901-725-4990.