AORP Reeducation Initiative for Justice Impacted Youth and Young adults ages 14-25

Community safety

South LA County of Los Angeles (select only if your project has a countywide benefit) City of Los Angeles (select only if your project has a citywide benefit) LAUSD (select only if you have a district-wide partnership)

Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)

AORP understands that community crime and violence stem from deeply rooted socioeconomic, psychological, and systemic factors that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Incarceration, often a cyclical consequence of these challenges, fails to address the underlying causes of criminal behavior, leaving many individuals struggling with trauma, limited opportunities, and social isolation. Recognizing this, AORP envisions a transformative approach that prioritizes education, mentorship, and lived experience as powerful tools for rehabilitation and prevention.Through an evidence-based curriculum, AORP integrates mental health support, skill-building, and narratives from individuals who have overcome gang involvement or incarceration. This approach fosters empathy, resilience, and informed decision-making, empowering youth and formerly incarcerated individuals to break free from destructive cycles. By leveraging lived experience, AORP creates a community

The AORP Youth Reeducation Initiative is a multifaceted program designed to provide structured mentorship, mental health resources, and educational support to at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals. With an evidence-based curriculum centered on healing, resilience, and skill-building, this initiative equips participants with the tools necessary to break free from the cycle of gang involvement and incarceration. By integrating lived experiences from those who have successfully navigated the path to recovery, AORP fosters a sense of community and empowerment.Through targeted workshops, counseling services, and leadership development, the program addresses the psychological and social factors contributing to crime and violence. Participants engage in therapeutic interventions, vocational training, and civic engagement opportunities that support positive reintegration into society. As Los Angeles County faces increasing arrests under Prop 36, this initiative stands as a proactive solution—promoting recovery, reducing recidivism, and creating safer communities by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior.

If AORP's work is successful, Los Angeles County will see a profound transformation in its approach to crime prevention, rehabilitation, and community well-being. Youth and formerly incarcerated individuals will have access to structured mentorship, mental health support, and educational opportunities, reducing the cycle of gang involvement and recidivism. Neighborhoods once impacted by violence will begin to rebuild through empowered leadership and increased civic engagement. The county will experience lower incarceration rates, as more individuals find pathways to stability and personal growth instead of returning to the system. Community members will foster stronger relationships, built on understanding and shared lived experiences, creating safer and more resilient environment, AORP’s success will contribute to a Los Angeles County where justice is not just punitive but restorative, where opportunities replace obstacles, and where individuals can reclaim their futures with dignity.