IEL’s convened the annual meeting for the second phase of the Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative. Since 2013, the Department of Labor-funded program has yielded an array of powerful outcomes for youth involved with the juvenile justice system through restorative justice projects, record expungement, school retention, job placement, and more. As Year 1 of the grant came to a close, the four newest sites gathered to engage in program enhancement activities, share their most effective strategies, and reflect on outcomes. Youth participants from each site were selected to attend the meeting and receive leadership development training. After three energizing days of collaboration, staff and youth returned to their respective sites with fresh ideas to implement going into Year 2. LEARN MORE…
