Our Services
Our Programs & Services
Empowering Youth. Transforming Lives. Building Brighter Futures.
At Juvenile Outreach Advocate (JOA), we believe every young person deserves a second chance and an opportunity to succeed. We provide prevention, intervention, mentorship, and supportive services to at-risk and justice-involved youth, helping them overcome challenges, make positive decisions, and build brighter futures.
Each participant completes an individualized intake and needs assessment before being paired with a dedicated advocate who provides mentorship, goal-setting, home and school visits, and ongoing support.
Beyond the Labels — Our Podcast
Through our podcast, Beyond the Labels, JOA takes advocacy beyond the classroom and into the community. Featuring meaningful conversations about youth challenges, trauma, mental health, juvenile justice, parenting, and second chances, the podcast aims to educate, inspire, and break the stereotypes often placed on young people.
At JOA, we don't just address behavior. We look beyond the label, recognize the potential, and help young people rewrite their stories.
Beyond the Label. Beyond the Behavior. Building Brighter Futures.
ANGER MANAGEMENT/CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Anger Management is used in different settings while teaching juveniles how to recognize the warning signs when their anger is rising. They are also taught relaxation strategies and calming techniques or how to make behavioral changes when they are felling angry.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Character Development is used in many settings with both juveniles and adults. This course educates the client on ethical values like respect, service, justice and citizenship.
PARENTING
This course teaches improving relationships between parents and their children, teaches parents how to deal with the daily responsibilities of maintaining a home and family.
RULES ARE MADE TO BE FOLLOWED
Rules Are Made to be Followed course is directly targeted to teens who do not like to follow rules. This course teaches clients how to understand what's is appropriate and what is not and the consequences for their actions.
MORAL RECONATION THERAPY
MRT is a cognitive-behavioral treatment system that leads to enhanced moral reasoning, better decision, and more appropriate behavior.
FINACIAL LITERACY
Budgeting, banking, saving and preparing for financial independence.