Picture somebody in your mind -- someone you know -- who wants to set the juvenile justice world on fire.  Someone who's fed up with seeing kids get kicked out of school for minor misbehavior, locked up without due process, or any of a hundred other unjust, unfair things that can blight young people's lives. 

Chances are this army-of-one you're picturing in your mind is ready to apply to the Youth Justice Leadership Institute, a robust, year-long fellowship program run by the National Juvenile Justice Network that focuses on cultivating and supporting professionals of color. Our goal is to create the foundation for a more effective juvenile justice reform movement by developing a strong base of advocates and organizers who reflect the communities most affected by juvenile justice system practices and policies.

All proceeds will benefit Holly's House, a non-residential victim advocacy center serving victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse in Southwest Indiana.

Holly's House exists to empower victims of intimate crime and abuse by providing support, promoting justice and prevention violence. 

Buffet Dinner
Special Desserts
Cash Bar
Live & Silent Auction
Guest Speaker:  Erin Merryn

Smart casual attire is appropriate, add your favorite hat and you will be ready to join the fun!!!   

For questions or to purchase tickets directly please call Holly's House at 812-437-7233

812-437-7233.

   

A block of discounted rooms is available at the Holiday Inn - Evansville Airport for those who would like to stay after the party.

Sidney Hardgrave, 2012 Journey Fellow

PACT Position Summary

PACT Leaders are youth entering 10^th-12^th grade interested in working with younger youth and developing leadership and job readiness skills.  While this is a paid junior counselor position, the main focus of the program is to develop skills that will further your success after high school.  PACT Leaders work to implement the day-to day operation of the summer day camp for youth entering 1^st-5^th Grade OR 6^th-9^th Grade.  You will work with an adult Lead Counselor to provide all activities for a small group of students.  Activities include field trips, academic enrichment, recreational and physically active games, outdoor games, teambuilding games, reflection times, swimming, and much more!

Lead Position Summary

Camp Counselors work to implement the day-to day operation of the summer day camp program. The program is designed to provide youth entering 1^st-5^th grade or 6^th-9^th grade with a safe, fun, and exciting summer experience.  You will co-lead with 2 high school aged junior counselors to provide all activities for a small group of students.  Activities include field trips, academic enrichment, recreational and physically active games, outdoor games, teambuilding activities, reflection times, swimming, and much more!

Who are we looking for???

The ideal candidate for the summer camp is someone that possesses a lot of energy and passion for working with youth.  This person would also have a great sense of humor, the ability to be flexible, a team player, enjoy being outdoors in the summer months, and possess a good amount of patience.  The ideal candidate would also be confident in their behavior management skills and have an outgoing and engaging personality.  Candidates should also possess the ability to read and implement a lesson plan.  Most essential is the ability to be a GREAT ROLE MODEL for the youth.

For more information or to apply visit:   

http://jhbcc.org/programs/children-and-youth-services/summer-camp/.

Aimee Scott, 2012 Journey Fellow  

The Indiana Youth Institute's partnership with WorkSmart, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), offers a HR and Employee Benefit program that handles the office work so you can get back to youth work. Some of the program benefits include: 

• Access to stable, competitive rates for insurance and retirement plans
• Payroll administration
• HR compliance and support

MCCOY invites you to our next Learning Network on Tuesday, April 15th from 9-11:30 a.m. Learn about Fun Teaching Techniques for Science, Math and Language Arts. Learn more and RSVP here.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please do your part and learn how to recognize and react to child sexual abuse. Join MCCOY's Early Intervention & Prevention Initiative for a FREE Stewards of Children training on Thursday, April 17th from 9 a.m. - noon. For more information and to RSVP, click here.