Our Specialized Outreach: Programs & Iniatives
These initiatives focus on meeting the significant and specific needs identified within our Club. Their broad scope complements several or all of our core program areas. All programs are age and need based.
DPI: Delinquency Prevention Initiative (Ages 6-18)
Youth are able to learn about the importance of school, education and healthy life skills. Programs include self-esteem building, community outreach, resources for parents and more. Our program helps to ensure the success and productivity of our members.
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GP: Gang Prevention Through Targeted Outreach Initiative (Ages 10-18)
This is a comprehensive youth program that uses effective techniques and strategies to direct at-risk youth to positive alternatives. Programs include weekly sessions, on-site workshops and individual youth support. To maximize our ability to help at-risk youth, we offer on-the-job training and volunteerism.
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DPI Program: Delinquency Prevention Iniatives
Our Goal:
To create a support team that enables young people displaying pre-delinquent behavior to thrive and become productive members of society.
Who We Cater To:
Youth, ages 6-12, who are exhibiting pre-delinquent behavior.
Our Reason:
Juvenile delinquency and youth violence continue to be significant issues among young people.
Club Location:
Carl Arthur Center - 304 W. Plum St. Vineland, NJ 08360 (Corner of Plum St. & 3rd St.)
Contact:
Beth Marks, Case Manager - BMarks_vinelandbgc.org
DPI Fact Sheet
This initiative involves community leaders and Club professionals working to create an environment that enables young people exhibiting pre-delinquent behavior to become productive members of society. Project components include:
• Participant Identification Identify 50 youth (25 new and 25 existing Club members) to participate in the DPI project based on factors that place them at risk for delinquency.
• Support Team Formation Support each youth in the development of his or her support team. Youth should collaborate with Club staff to identify pro-social representatives from his or her family, school, community and Club to be team members.
• Develop Individualized Program Plan Program for risk reduction is based on assessment findings. Establish plan with support team input based on identified risks and direct youth into programs based on strengths, interests and needs.
• Provide Individualized Case Management Monitor and document individual progress on a monthly basis. Program staff share case management responsibility and meet weekly to complete documentation on targeted youth.
• Create a Customized Delinquency Prevention Initiative Create a unique program or enhance an existing program that encourages cross-agency delinquency prevention effort coordination and addresses support team efficacy and impact in the lives of participating youth.
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DPI Program Literacy
The proliferation of gang problems in large and small cities, suburbs, and even rural areas over the last two decades led to the development of a comprehensive, coordinated response to America's gang problem by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
Recent Publications
The OJJDP report Best Practices To Address Community Gang Problems: OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model guides communities responding to a gang problem in implementing OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model. It describes best practices learned from practitioners experienced in planning and implementing the model and notes findings from evaluations of programs demonstrating the model.
Resources
OJJDP's Strategic Planning Tool was developed to assist in assessing a community's gang problem and planning strategies to deal with it. Communities can catalogue existing local resources by creating a Web-based Community Resource Inventory account accessed on this tool.
GP Program: Gang Prevention Iniatives
To help deter young people from gang behavior and into positive Club activities through gang prevention programs and support.
Youth at high risk for gang involvement, ages 12-18.
Many youth in this country are at risk for becoming involved with gangs.
SUCCESS Center - 1159 N. Delsea Dr. Vineland, NJ 08360 (Corner of Oak Rd. & Delsea Dr.)
and area schools
Jenel Diaz, Case Manager - Jdiaz_vinelandbgc.org
GP Fact Sheet
This is a comprehensive gang prevention initiative that uses effective techniques and strategies to direct at-risk youth to positive alternatives. This effort begins with mobilizing community leaders and Club staff to discuss local gang issues, design a community-wide strategy and clarify their roles. Through a referral network with courts, police, other juvenile justice agencies, schools, social service agencies and community organizations, as well as through direct outreach efforts, young people identified as at risk are recruited and mainstreamed into Boys & Girls Club program activities as a diversion from anti-social gang activity.
Once in the Club, youth are welcomed into regular programs. Staff professionals assess individual interests and needs and establish a bond of trust necessary to create a positive sphere of influence and a long-lasting mentor relationship.
We offer programming inside of schools and community entities, at no cost, as an additional resource. Members are encouraged to attend fun and entertaining sessions that provoke change and build character.
Case management is an integral part of the initiative, with proper record keeping and documentation to ensure targeted individuals receive appropriate services through the Club and referral services. On a monthly basis, staff members document progress on a participants goals, such as Club involvement, school performance, involvement with the juvenile justice system, family involvement, referral status and significant problems or achievements. An independent evaluation of GPTTO was recently conducted by Public/Private Ventures. Findings are available at www.ppv.org
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GP Booking Us - Bringing GP To Your Community
We are happy you've considered the GP Program for your youth group/class. Have you determined your eligibility for our Program? If so, we're happy to work with you! Please follow the five simple steps to get started. We look forward to helping you educate & support youth.
Booking Steps
Step One - Determine the program location. Please ensure there is a separate room with chairs and tables for workshops.
Step Two - Determine amount of students. Please ensure a minimum of ten (10) Members for workshops.
Step Three - Select Dates. Please ensure a minimum of seven (7) workshop sessions. Typical sessions are one-hour (once or twice a week) for 7+ weeks. Available Scheduling Days: Mondays-Fridays during normal school and after-school hours.
Planning Tips:
February - International Friendship Week April - Alcohol Awareness Month October - Red Ribbon Week*
Step Four - Submit your request via e-mail. Be sure to include desired start and/or finish dates, desired time(s), desired theme(s), age ranges of Members, amount of Members and location. Submit your request here.
Step Five - Initial Consultation Meeting. Our staff will schedule a consultation meeting with your program to discuss the workshops, your expectations, our requirements and our collective goals. At that time, a specific schedule will be discussed.
Contact
Jenel Diaz, Case Manager
856-696-4190 office JDiaz_vinelandbgc.org
GP Sample Curriculum
Our curriculum is always tailored to meet the needs of the individual group. Our sessions include one-on-one mentoring, group support, games, real-life interraction and more. We strive to include information relative to every Member. Here's a sample of what we provide:
Our Curriculum Based Programs:
GP Program Eligibility - Are We Eligible for GP?
In an effort to ensure that all of our prospective partners have all the information necessary to transition into working with GP, here are a list of requirements for prospective programs and schools.
Effective 1. 2011
Location Requirements - We require a separate room with chairs and tables for most sessions. (Certain Exceptions Apply)
Member Requirements - We require a minimum of 10 Members and a maximum of 50 Members for all Workshops/Sessions.
Workshop Requirements - We require all Workshop Members have a completed referral form on file.
Membership Requirements - We require that all Members be current Boys & Girls Club Members. (Membership fee is waived*)
Geographic Requirements - We require that the area of service be located within Cumberland County and accessible by car.
Questions? Contact
856-696-4190 office jdiaz_vinelandbgc.org
Partner Resources - Information for Current Partners
In an effort to ensure that all of our current partners have vital information with the click of a button, here's some important information and documents that may come in handy during your partnership with the Boys & Girls Club.
Updated 11.2010
The Referral Form is required for all Members attending the Workshop and is to be submitted by all agencies prior to the start of workshops. This form, downloadable for preview above, allots us with the opportunity to know the needs of each and every Member. The information is kept confidential, is for reporting purposes, and the information collected will not be revealed to the Member.
The Fact Sheets provide detailed information on the various programs we offer, their goals and our general resources. These fact sheets, downloadable for print above, allots our Partners with the opportunity to gain additional knowledge of our programs and services.
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