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Sports for juvenile justice (sjj): a violence prevention and healing initiative through the sjj program, coach-mentors, trained by experts in the field, teach girls who have been adjudicated to the juvenile justice system how to recognize and heal from the effects of trauma. The program provides fitness activities and targets issues most critical to the girls' lives. Time is spent in fitness and sports activities, and in the classroom engaging in social-emotional learning activities. The group explores issues including conflict mediation, healthy relationships, positive communication, selfawareness, and goal-setting. Participants become a supportive peer group, encouraging each other to make positive choices.

Tutoring programs provide weekly educational support for girls from 4th-9th grades. Tutoring focuses on inspiring a sense of curiosity, a love of reading, and building academic confidence in young students that will lead to their success in and outside of school. Students develop academic skills through engaging with culturally relevant curriculum and learning about inspirational women. Volunteer tutors from local high schools, colleges, and the community work closely with students to have the greatest positive impact on their progress.