Civic Justice
Corps
The official relationship between the 14 participating conservation corps across the country and the US Department of Labor ended October 31, 2007. The Civic Justice Corps, a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, helped young people ages 16 to 24 who have been court-involved become productive citizens and stay out of the justice system.
Partnering with local justice agencies and community programs, the Civic Justice Corps explored how service learning can increase job placement, increase post-secondary education rates, and reduce recidivism rates.
The Civic Justice Corps program did not receive renewed funding beyond its pilot year. Despite meeting and exceeding national benchmarks for recidivism, retention and grade gains, the U.S. Department of Labor was unable to fund this national program again this year.
Civicorps Schools will continue to advocate for the power of service and to represent the extent to which service can transform lives and re-engage youth.
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"I had to take care of my grandma, sister, and baby brother. In high school I tried to fit in. I cut classes and hung out all night, I lost any sense of myself. I now live in my own apartment and have perfect attendance at work and school. I will graduate in June and am going to college. – Corpsmember |
