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Advocating for drug, gang & violence prevention since 2016
Choices4Teens Mentoring Group is an affiliated member of Mass Mentoring Partnership which monitor program standards, provide on-going technical support, yearly training and evaluation to ensure Quality Based Practices.
We’re a community based after school mentoring group designed to enhance social skills, improve cognitive skills through dialogue and listening while serving as a role model and advocate. The youth will have exposure to local and state law enforcement officials in a non-threatening environment. We use effective strategies to provide guidance and support to middle school youth, ages 11-14 in the Brockton area.
IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS
500+
YOUTH EMPOWERED
99%
SUCCESS RATE
22
YEARS OF INSPIRATION
Upcoming Events
19 days to the eventMon, Dec 29BrocktonA day dedicated to elevating Brockton's Youth Voices. This event will focus on youth leadership and solutions for change, engaging youth, educators, and stakeholders in meaningful interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking activities.
Our Services
Mentorship
Current activities of the group pertain to regular mentorship of students in collaboration with Mass Mentoring Partnership and Beacon Communities and Mass Mentoring Partnership. Middle school age youth are recruited for the after school group focusing on drugs, gangs, and violence prevention. Support from our team of multi disciplinary skills, including mental health science providers, trained trauma informed care skills ready to solve problems and make significant impact.
Curriculum
The curriculum focuses on empowering youth to identify and avoid risky behaviors through activities such as film study and discussion and role play. Topics of film study "Overcoming Violence" engage students on the dangers and consequences of drug and gang activity from the perspective of the District Attorney, Police Officer and Probation Officer involved in cases being shown. This is a joint publication by former Suffolk County District Attorney, Dan Conley' Office, UMASS Boston, and City of Boston. Social and emotional wellness training is also applied to students based on their background, in addition to open dialogue throughout.
Recruitment
We are currently recruiting college students and adult mentors who have a passion of working with middle school age youth. In accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013, "An Act relative to Background Checks", a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check shall be required.
Please see the mentorship application to apply.
EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS
Our empowerment projects are designed to equip young individuals with the tools and resources they need to overcome obstacles and build a promising future.
Our Mission
Choices4Teens Mentoring Group is a community based after school program that empowers youth to expand and manage life choices toward achieving individual potential.
What We Do
We provide a reality and evidence-based curriculum for middle school age youth to address various topics and issues related to drugs, gangs, and violence prevention.
Who We Parnter With
We have joined forces with Brockton Police Department, Mayor Robert F. Sullivan, Plymouth County District Attorney Office, Stonehill College and Mass Mentoring Partnership to provide a quality-based, culturally responsive, safe and positive group with caring adults during the academic school year.
#PositiveLifeCHOICES.
EMPOWERING POTENTIAL
We are dedicated to unlocking the potential within every young individual, nurturing their talents and empowering them to create a future filled with possibilities.
LASTING CHANGE
Our initiatives aim to create lasting change, instilling values of resilience, determination, and compassion that will guide and inspire the next generation.
OUR SPONSORS
