Methodology

The research protocol consists of pre and a post surveys administered to youth and their families at the beginning and end of the program.  The assessment also includes evaluations of progress and behavior completed by youths’ respective instructors. 

Participation in the research by parents and youth is voluntary, but strongly encouraged. The research includes youth that fit diversion, intervention, conditional release and prevention (community youth).

Data collected from participating youth and parents consistently reveal significant positive findings.