Economic Development at Mizzou

At-Risk Youth program reduces repeat offenders, educates youth

The MU Extension Leadership RAP for At-Risk Youth program has been conducted since 1992 at the Robert L. Perry Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in Boone County with 582 graduates. A recent study revealed that after 4 years, 48 percent fewer participants were referred back to law enforcement agencies following their release from JJC than were similarly referred from an equal number of other JJC residents randomly selected for the same time period. Last year 85 percent reported that learning was important to getting what they want in life.

Source: University of Missouri Extension

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MU Extension Leadership RAP for At-Risk Youth

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