Our goal is to help at risk youth develop into more secure individuals, to promote positive changes in their personal development and to help them return as productive and socially adjusted members of the community.

The purpose of our Reasonable Alternative To Incarceration Through Self-Esteem (RAISE) program is to provide a safe environment for all participants during afternoon and early evening hours, which are high risk time periods in young adult lives.

Dogs bring unconditional love to the residents of the detention center. Our goal is to be able to teach the participants to train their own pets when they return to their homes, and in their future lives. Possibly to even pursue a career within the veterinarian fields.

Interns have the opportunity to work with a variety of departments, programs, and personnel in a multi-disciplinary team approach that allows students a comprehensive, more holistic educational experience. Undergraduate and Graduate internships available.