Thanks for visiting OOPS; an Ounce of Prevention Services.....OOPS!!! is a part of
"an Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure Youth @ Risk Program", focused on Juvenile Delinquency Prevention/Intervention
Johnny doesn't attend school, Bobby brought a knife to school, Mary punched a teacher, Susie stole a blouse from a local store and two students were fighting. OOPS...we all made costly mistakes. How do we learn not to make costly mistakes again? Johnny said,lets try OOPS,a program design to teach youth basic juvenile law, law related education, how to make better CHOICES,to keep ourselves and other youth out of Juvenile Court, Youth Detention Centers, Adult Court or Prison.
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Prevention, that's it, How about, an Ounce Of Prevention Services...Information, topics, activities.Truants, First time offenders in the community, parents having issues with children at home following rules,talking back to teachers /parents, and more; ages 5 to 9 on Anger Management/Bullying/Fighting, which could lead to more serious crimes; and then, ages 10 to 16 on youth crimes/violence, gang activity, hip-hop culture, The Seven Deadly Sins. Juveniles learn, What do I do when stopped by the police?, Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Court Awareness, Incarceration - not a pretty word when your only thirteen years old. Youth learn about this and more.........role playing, interaction,even parental involvement, which is a key component to the success of the program.
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In most of our schools across America, there isn't a program quite like this. Not only does this program offer Law Related Education on topics like, Juvenile Justice Awareness, Juvenile Court Awareness and Choices - Legal Awareness, Truancy, HOOPS for OOPS, Anger Management,Conflict Resolution,Negative Hip Hop Influences (music,lyrics,etc.),Youth Violence/Crimes,and more. There are over 2 million youth incarcerated across America; over 30,000 youth are under the supervision of the juvenile justice system in Georgia.Disproportionately, African-Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are incarcerated. What if you had a program in your state, city, or community that possibly could prevent 30,000 or 3,000 youth - your own child maybe; from making a costly mistake, just by learning some invaluable information. When it comes to fighting,violence,gangs,weapons.We have to stop being REACTIVE and start being more PROACTIVE. We can't afford to wait for our children to mess up...we must teach them; basic juvenile law, which will afford them the opportunities to make better decisions, before having to stand before a school tribunal or a juvenile court judge....try OOPS!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for our youth....In order for the OOPS program to continue offering its services; OOPS seeks the support of the community with all Tax Deductible donations/contributions. If you would like to support OOPS, please send your contributions to:(All checks/money orders made out to Mr. Henry T. Armstrong,Consultant of the OOPS program. In the "For" section of your check put "OOPS" or "Ounce of Prevention Services" Send contributions to: 3070 Damascus Rd.,Unit - E Augusta,Ga. 30909
"Please help OOPS,despite rising cost,so OOPS may continue to serve."
