PROJECT FLEX
PLAYING WITH A PURPOSE
Reimagining the Power of Sport in Juvenile Justice
Reimagining the Power of Sport in Juvenile Justice
Project FLEX leverages the power of sport to unite individuals and develop a culture of opportunity for incarcerated youth.
The Problem
The Problem
In the state of Illinois, 93% of youth return to prison within 5 years of their original sentence. We believe juvenile facilities are not equipped to provide holistic programming that creates pathways out of the prison pipeline.
Our Solution
Our Solution
Flex implements evidence-based programming focused on youth physical/mental health, character development, career exploration, and higher education access. Flex's ultimate goal is to reduce recidivism and set youth up for success post-incarceration.
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