Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program Grant

Funder: District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services

The Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program, initiated by the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, aims to empower at-risk youth from communities plagued by violence. By fostering positive attitudes and connections to supportive adults, the program enhances resilience and encourages community engagement. This initiative seeks to provide comprehensive support, ensuring that youth can thrive despite challenges, ultimately contributing to their successful transition into adulthood.

Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is responsible for the supervision, custody, and care of young people charged with a delinquent act in the District of Columbia in one of the following circumstances:

• Youth who are detained in a DYRS facility while awaiting adjudication.Youth who are committed to DYRS by a DC Family Court judge following adjudication.

Youth can be initially committed to the agency until the age of 18 and may remain in the care of DYRS until the age of 21. DYRS is designed to help young people get on the right track and successfully transition into adulthood. DYRS works with fellow District agencies, community partners, and juvenile justice experts to achieve these goals. We collaborate to implement innovative, research-based models that align with best practices in the juvenile justice and youth development fields.
The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Service (DYRS) Intensive Mentoring Program for At-Risk Youth seeks to ensure at-risk youth, who live in communities that have experienced high rates of gun violence and crime, receive the support they need to thrive despite adversity. DYRS seeks to fund programs that deliver multifaceted programming to address the holistic needs of youth; demonstrated proven results in youth outcomes; and employ a cohort approach.