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    "People who grew up in difficult circumstances and yet are successful have one thing in common: at a critical juncture in their early adolescence, they had a positive relationship with a caring adult."
~ Bill Clinton           

TRANSITIONS: YOUTHFUL OFFENDER MENTORING PROGRAM
     Transitions: Youthful Offenders Mentoring Program is our award-winning program that matches young male and female inmates with caring and committed adults who are volunteers from around the state. These non-judgmental and supportive mentoring relationships enhance self-confidence and facilitate the development of a realistic life plan. Prerelease planning and family involvement are important components.

What is mentoring?
Program Requirements for Mentors
Program Requirements for Mentees
Program Sites
Become a Mentor

What is mentoring?
     Mentoring is a one-to-one relationship through which an adult fosters the development of character and competence in a young person.  Responsible mentoring focuses on the needs of youth, fosters caring and supportive relationships and encourages youth to develop their full potential and vision for the future.

Program Requirements for Mentors
• A minimum of commitment of four hours per month, for approximately one year. Commitments of 3-6 months will also be considered.
• Mentors must be screened and approved by Family ReEntry and the Connecticut Department of Correction.
• Mentors are required to attend a training session, and the correctional facility’s security orientation.
• CT state law prohibits contact with the youth after the youth’s release from prison.
 
Program Requirements for Mentees
• Completion of Action Plan for Success®, a 12-week life skills training program.
• Commitment to the mentoring relationship.
 
Program Sites
• Manson Youth Institution, Cheshire, CT   (male facility)
• York Correctional Institution, Niantic, CT  (female facility)


Make a difference in someone’s life. Become a mentor.


For more information on Family ReEntry’s Transitions: Youthful Offender Mentoring Program, please complete and submit the form below or contact Family ReEntry’s Mentoring Coordinator, Robin Canter, MSW at 203.838.0496.

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If you have any questions please call (203) 838-0496 or e-mail our office.


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