Community Wellness

Recidivism rates have been proven to fall when those exiting the justice system are mentally and physically supported and provided opportunities to grow and change.

Lawrence Hall’s 13-week JAC offering offers a variety of supports to youth ages 14-24 who have been involved with the justice system. After a selective enrollment process, youth take part in group and/or individual therapies, mentoring, employment services, and educational support that help prevent the reoccurrence of high-risk behaviors and violence.

For more information or to refer a youth to JAC, contact Aaron at [email protected].

In partnership with the Department of Family and Support Services, the Service Coordination and Navigation (SCaN) offering provides intensive case management to youth active in street activities or the justice system in one of eight communities selected based on high violence rates: Auburn Gresham, Austin, East Garfield Park, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Roseland, and West Garfield Park.

SCaN staff work with youth ages 14-24 to create goals that include:

• Education completion
• Employment avenues
• Housing stability
• Physical and emotional wellness

This offering works with South Shore community residents, non-profit leaders and other stakeholders to coordinate responses to acts of community violence and increase safety across the neighborhood. Lawrence Hall helps to address the root cause of childhood and community trauma through violence prevention.

This offering provides an alternative to detention for young people within the Cook County juvenile justice system to reduce recidivism rates.

Lawrence Hall provides free weekly meals and resources to the South Shore community.

CYSC offers paid opportunities for young people to build relationships, leadership and life skills through activities that positively impact their communities.

Lawrence Hall supports youth as they heal from trauma and learn to make healthier choices to fulfill their greatest potential. 

South Shore youth ages 13-20 benefit from one-on-one life coaching and group socials such as movies, escape rooms, and outdoor activities through our free mentoring program. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, our staff mentors understand the struggles of our youth, allowing them to guide young mentees through life’s roadblocks, career/educational exploration, and goal setting.

For more information or to register for the mentoring program, contact Francesca at [email protected].