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DJS outlines 'Thrive Academy' intensive case model to reduce youth gun violence
Summary
The Department of Juvenile Services presented Thrive Academy, a 2023 initiative that pairs high‑risk youth under active supervision with credible‑messenger life coaches, intensive case management and supports; DJS reported early outcomes and plans to expand capacity in Prince George's County.
Deputy Secretary of Community Services for the Department of Juvenile Services presented the Thrive Academy, an intensive case management program launched in 2023 that pairs young people under active probation or aftercare with life coaches described as "credible messengers." The presentation was given to the Prince George's County Council Gun Violence Work Group during a public meeting.
DJS described the program as targeting youth identified as at highest risk of involvement in gun violence, either as victims or offenders, and said the model combines near‑term intervention, prevention work and community transformation. The deputy secretary said, "Thrive Academy is an initiative that we started in 2023, using as a new case management model using life coaches who are credible messengers." She added that the model emphasizes daily contact, in‑person interventions and a paired structure in which DJS case managers work alongside credible messengers.
The program is voluntary for eligible youth under active DJS supervision. The deputy secretary said…
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