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Psychological analysis of Des Moines metro at risk youth exercising dangerous behavior
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Reduced youth terrorism and bullying in parks and schools
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Development of portfolio Press Kits including music, videos and other creative works
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Works identifying progressive change in attitude and appearance
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Content of music catalogue to include concepts that embrace solutions (as opposed to counterproductive reasoning)
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“At risk” youth able to understand and articulate their obligations of citizenship
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Increase in school attendance from participants
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Participants graduate high school, earn a G.E.D. or
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Participants capable of servicing individuals, companies and organizations professionally and efficiently
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More “at risk” youth embrace arts and culture as a means to line themselves up with success
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Participants make an inspiring positive impact on their peers
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Participants contribute to social awareness and beautification of inner-city neighborhoods
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Des Moines will grow in diversity witnessing more events that promote and celebrate urban arts and culture
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Demographic social and economic growth
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Reading
Writing Mechanics
Creative Writing
Science
Mathematics
Sociology
Emotional intelligence
Participants’ Profile: “High Risk” youth, Ages 12-20, Gang members, Juvenile Delinquents (10 Quarterly / 40 per year)
Mission: To educate, train, motivate and empower “high risk” youth through leadership training, education, mentoring, articulation of expression, arts and culture
Vision: To provide safer and better quality of life in Des Moines, Iowa when troubled youth gain resources, opportunities and access to be successful.
Purpose: To preserve the city’s safety by curbing negative youth activity and guiding them toward success
Values: H.O.P.E. – Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, Education
Goals:
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Stop recidivism, instill and encourage good habits and put our participants on the fast track to success
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Raise the awareness of the community wide services that address hopelessness
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Minimize the componants that put our community at-risk
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Assess and address the social, economical and psychological needs of Des Moines’ “high risk” youth
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To obtain and document information needed for improving our communities safety, economic and social well being
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Keep participants off of the streets, out of jail/prison, in school, employed and encourage entrepreneurship
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Get participants’ to exercise their obligations of citizenship (Ex: Vote…)
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Equip Participants with tools to build promising lives (Ex: Diploma, GED…)
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Give Participants access to human and literary resources needed to obtain success
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Narrow achievement gaps and other African American academic disparities
Overview
In an effort to reduce teen violence and gang activity throughout our community we propose a leadership / job training, life skills development and mentoring program for “high risk” youth. The strategy is to distract and redirect troubled youth’s energies into positive projects that they’ve expressed interest in, which are arts, music and culture.
Our “high risk” youth have been showing symptoms of hopelessness that has created alarming concern. These youth have requested resources, opportunities and access to what they believe will give them hope. By allowing them to express themselves through arts and culture we will open up a line of communication with the youth that will give us psychological insight into Des Moines’ “high risk” youth. We want to provide them with the means to create, escape and, most of all, preoccupy themselves while learning a trade, earning money and earning academic credits. Our facilities will serve as a controlled, monitored environment that will provide invaluable resources to those who long to get a grasp on what motivates our troubled youth in Des Moines, Iowa.
Artist Development
Sound Engineering
Music composition
Music production
Creative Writing
Publishing
Digital Distribution
Pro Skills
Organization
Sales
Promotion
Resource Development
Opportunity Awareness
Maximizing Opportunities
Entrepreneurial Skills
Time Management
Corporate Etiquette
Research
Position and Timing
Success Habits
Self
Financial
Social
Political
Empowerment
Conflict Resolution
Healthful Living
Public Speaking
Dress for Success
Social Etiquette
The Process
Social Skills
Program Benefits:
Every at-risk youth that participates in our Music Saves program will learn a trade, earn money and earn academic credits while receiving psychological analysis, diagnosis and psychological therapy. They will enjoy the benefits of traveling as they trek out to explore options, gather resources and gain access to the tools that they will need to fulfill their vision of success. Most of all they will be able to thrive in a safe and secure environment.
Outcomes and Measurements
As participants of our Music Saves progam our cohorts will receive leadership training including the following disciplines...