Kamlager-Dove Secures $500k for Youth Anti-Recidivism Initiative in South LA
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) presented a $500,000 check to Brotherhood Crusade for its Trauma-Informed Anti-Recidivism Initiative. This project is one of fifteen that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove secured a total of $12.4 million for through Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation.
The Trauma-Informed Anti-Recidivism Initiative will engage system-impacted youth ages 12-24 in a two-stage program to facilitate successful reentry into society and reduce recidivism rates. The first stage involves a ten-step, evidence-based curriculum to curb high risk behaviors. The second stage equips participants with the tools they need to become their best selves through 12 months of mentorship and workforce development training. All aspects of the initiative are tailored to address the specific needs of system-impacted youth in South Los Angeles.
“Everyone deserves a second chance—especially young people. But more than that, our system-impacted youth must be supported as they reenter society and start a new chapter in their lives,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “Through its Trauma-Informed Anti-Recidivism Initiative, Brotherhood Crusade is doing the work to ensure that system-impacted youth not only get back on their feet but reach their full potential. This program is an investment in our youth and our community that will help us build a brighter, more prosperous future for South Los Angeles.”
"We are forever thankful to Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove for her support of the Brotherhood Crusade’s Trauma-Informed Anti-Recidivism Initiative. Every day, we are working intentionally to help keep youth from re-offending in our communities by offering engaging, impactful, and culturally supportive programs. The $500,000 grant will assist in continuing and growing our transformative, evidenced and research-based programs that has resulted in the significant drop of recidivism rates for youth participating in our programs,” said Charisse Bremond Weaver, President and CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade. "We are humbled and appreciative of the confidence that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has in our 56-year institution that serves youth and families every day in South Los Angeles."
ABOUT BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE:
The Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing human and social services to more than 100,000 South Los Angeles residents annually. Brotherhood Crusade’s mission is to help individuals overcome the barriers that deter their pursuit of success in life and facilitate opportunities for a better quality of life. Brotherhood Crusade believes that South Los Angeles can be a safe, thriving, culturally relevant and inclusive community that provides all residents equitable access to human and social services and continually improves their quality of life.
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