Jackson County Pathways to Purpose

Jackson County Pathways to Purpose

Jackson County Pathways to Purpose is a youth mentoring project funded by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, implemented in Graceville School in Jackson County, Florida. This project aims to decrease risk factors and build protective factors among at-risk youth in 6th-12th grades. The project includes a multifaceted prevention program that includes implementation of the Teen Outreach Program, Green Dot violence prevention, Wheel of Wellness for Teens, youth leadership development, summer enrichment program, parent education program using Active Parenting of Teens, and involvement with the Jackson County Strong Families Coalition.