The Eckerd Family Foundation has funded a new, innovative youth diversion effort in Hillsborough County to help first-time, non-violent offenders learn responsibility, build their confidence and keep their records clear. Based on the Boy Scouts “Venturing” program, the Juveniles Achieving Knowledge and Experience (J.A.K.E.) program combines a series of structured meetings, community volunteer service, and an outdoor team-building exercise to turn young lives around.
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