Juvenile Justice

What is JJM?

JJM is an effective ministry to reach teens at the Kitsap County Juvenile Center. YFC chaplains go into the center each week to meet with some of the highest risk teens in our community. Our strategy is to help young people develop a way of living taught by Jesus Christ; balancing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. We build valued relationships that are sustained through ongoing involvement as they re-enter their communities.

Why JJM?

We believe JJM is effective in reaching high risk teens in their world. It gives us strategic tools to pursue the hundreds of young people in our community experiencing the challenges of incarceration, abandonment, addictions, and abuse inside the detention center.

JJM focuses heavily upon relational evangelism. We teach and model “3Story.” 3Story® is a way of life that guides followers of Christ to BE good news while telling stories of THE good news. It is natural, friendly, and freeing – as you abide in Christ, His love flows through you to others as you journey together.

What are JJM's Focal Points?

Balanced Programming:
Using outreach, bible study, small group programming, and personal mentoring to meet the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs in a young person’s life.
Frequent Connection:
Entering into a youth’s world to build healthy relationships and model Christ-like behavior on a frequent and ongoing basis.
One-on-One Contacts:
Meeting individually with a young person to provide personal attention and focus on specific needs.
Aftercare:
Creating systems and structure for sustained relationships to help teens successfully re-enter their communities.