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Project BUILD DURHAM’S GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM
About Project BUILD
Implemented in 2009 Jointly funded by Durham County and the City of
Durham, plus state and federal grant funding Utilizes an evidence-based model
(OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model) Program was evaluated in 2012 by Michaux Parker,
Ph.D., and was found to reduce criminal attitudes and behavior of participants
Project BUILD - Target Population
Youth & young adults, ages 12-22 Gang-involved or at high risk of gang involvement
School failure Chronic behavior problems Court involved Gang-involved or incarcerated parents/family members Mental health*
140+ clients served during FY 2014-15
Current Project BUILD Client Profile*
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Current Active Clients: 94Average Age: 16
Race/Ethnic Breakdown: 86% African American12% Hispanic/Latino1% Caucasian83% Male / 17% Female
• 64% of Project BUILD Clients are active gang members or regularly associate with gang members
• 12% of Project BUILD participants are former gang members
• 23% are at high risk of gang involvement • 4% referred for school violence/weapon issues
*Data calculated as of 12/9/15
Referral Sources:• Department of Juvenile Justice - 35%• Parent/Guardian – 13%• Law enforcement agency – 12%• Educational agency – 12%• Self – 10%• Mental Health Agency – 6%• Existing client – 3%
• 62% of participants have been or are involved in the juvenile or adult court
• 8% are currently in jail• 37% have a mental health diagnosis
Project BUILD Program StructurePrevention Age 12-14
Partners:DPS
DPD/DCSOAlliance/mental health
JCPC Agencies
Activities:Pro-Social Activities
Mentoring by Outreach Workers
Wrap-around case management
Coordination of servicesIEP/behavioral
Goals:Increased school attendanceDecreased behavioral issues
Improved school performance
Increased interpersonal skills and competency
Warm connect to less intensive services
Intervention Ages 14-22
Partners:DPS
DPD/DCSONCDPS
District Attorney’s OfficeAlliance/mental healthAlternative Education
Local Businesses
Activities:Wrap-around case management/care
coordinationMentoring by Outreach
WorkersEducational advocacy and
engagementEmployment assistance
Group Activities
Goals:School engagement
Improved school performanceEmployment
Reduction in offendingTransition to less intensive
servicesEnsure community safety
Reentry Ages 14-22
Partners:DPS
DPD/DCSO/JailNCDPS
District Attorney’s OfficeAlliance/mental healthAlternative education
Local Businesses
Activities:In-facility visits & contacts
Exit planningSupport and care
coordination by Outreach Workers
Educational advocacy and engagement
Employment assistanceIncrease Support Network
Goals:School engagement
Improved school performanceEmployment
Reduction in offendingTransition to less intensive
servicesEnsure Community Safety
Education assistance
Outreach Support
Employment
assistance
Service coordination
Basic needs*
Prosocial Activities
Project BUILD Wrap Around Services
Clients & Families
Connection to Basic Needs• Health care/mental
health• Dental care• Housing assistance• Clothing closet• Christmas program• Transportation assistance• Other necessary services
Outreach Support• Trusting relationship• Assistance with daily
activities • Problem-solving• Behavioral coaching• Mediation• Modeling prosocial
behavior
Prosocial Activities• Weekly groups• CBT Groups• Interest groups• Summer camp• Winter camp• Civic engagement• Special events
Employment assistance• Individual career
counseling• Job search assistance
and coaching• DWORK classes• Pre-employment
preparation classes
Service coordination• Bi-monthly service
coordination meetings • Individualized
intervention planning for all clients
Education assistance• Reconnecting with
school• IEP/504 Plan support• Coordination with
educational providers
Project BUILD Client Services
51% of Project BUILD clients receive services 6 months or longer
Average length of stay per client: 262 days
Average contacts per client 2.7 contacts per week
Data as of 4/1/15
School-based outreach 6 hours per week on-site at targeted schools Provides school administrators with an alternative to
suspension Behavior management for clients at school Respond to gang issues on-campus
REASON > > > Address school-to-prison pipeline for gang/court-involved youth in Durham
Summer/Winter Camp
6 hours per day, 3 days per week during school breaksFood/nutrition classesPhysical recreationOutdoor recreation (kayaking, ropes course, swimming, hiking,
camping)College campus tours
Costs are kept low by preparing lunches & partnering with other local agencies (i.e. Parks & Recreation)
REASON > > > Provides staff members with a high level of quality time to build relationships with clients; provides youth who are frequently unsupervised with opportunities to engage in positive activities
Durham Work Opportunity & Readiness for Career (DWORC)
Project BUILD has provided three 35-hour pre-employment training classes for PB and other program participants, serving 36 youth & young adults between the ages of 14-21 (June 2014 and Feb 2015).
Emphasis on job seeking skills, succeeding on the job, and entrepreneurship
Participating businesses/organizations have included C21 Museum Hotel, Chick Fil A, Credit Suisse, Duke Medical Center, Chirba Chirba, In-R-Food, Bull City Forward, Roobrik, Evolvemint, NCCU, Durham County HR, CJRC, Durham Public Schools, Becoming Project, LIFE Skills Foundation, Mills Consulting, and Youth Empowered Solutions
Youth presenting business plans to local entrepreneurs
Clothes Closet & Christmas Adoption Program
REASON > > > Many PB participants lack basic essentials such as clothing, shoes, and winter coats. This poses an educational, employment, and social barrier
Project BUILD obtains donations from local faith-based and social organizations to maintain a clothing closet that youth can access when needed.
Project BUILD partnered with faith-based and social organizations during 2015 to provide Christmas essentials and books to 65 youth/young adults and siblings/children
Participating organizations include Duke Student Affairs and Community & Regional Affairs employees, Durham County employees, Pi Beta Sigma fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, Durham Police Department Crisis Intervention Team, Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Summit Church, St. Joseph AME Church, City of Durham Parks & Recreation employees, Suede Salon, and the The Regulator Bookstore
Jail Referrals
During 2015-16, Project BUILD has created a partnership with the Durham County Jail and the Durham Literacy Center to provide case management follow-up to young inmates (ages 16-22) post-release from the jail.
We anticipate that we will serve approximately 20-30 inmates annually. We are currently making regular visits with 12 incarcerated individuals to conduct post-release planning and build relationships that will increase their odds of success post-release during the critical reentry phase.
Peer Support Specialists
Will be implemented during 2016 using funding from a small DMACF grant. 4 older participants who have remained gang-free for at least a year will be hired
to provide coaching and support to younger youth in the program. These peer support specialists will help with planning and supporting group activities, developing training programs, and providing one-on-one support.
Partnering with DCO Emergency Management to provide leadership training (at no cost)
Each will receive one-on-one guidance and mentorship from a Project BUILD staff member
Will provide these young adults with higher level work experience and a career path into youth intervention work
Complexities of Gang Intervention Work
SEPTEMBERClient B
engaged in services
OCTOBERClient B arrested
for 4 felonies, booked into DCJ
OCT-JANClient B in
jailPB visits &
plans releasestrategy
JANUARYClient B released & reengaged
JANUARYClient B rearrested 3 days after release
JANUARYClient B released & reengaged
FEBRUARYClient B enrolled in school & completing community service hours MARCH
Client B attending school & 75% finished withCS hours
JUNEClient B attending School 95% and working
FEBClient B rearrested
UPDATE: Jan, 2016 – Client B crime free for
11 months
FY 2014-15 Program Outcomes
During FY 2014-15, Project BUILD served 142 clients. Of those clients, 99 are currently or were previously on juvenile or
adult probation or both During FY 2014-15:
25 participants successfully completed probation 15 participants were reenrolled in school 23 participants became gainfully employed 27 participants completed pre-employment training 14 participants were connected to an alternative to suspension 5 participants graduated from high school
Number of Clients Served, 2011-2015
The number of clients served by Project BUILD increased by 125% between FY 12/13 and FY 14/15 as a result of increased funding and productivity
Employment Outcomes
Between January, 2015 – June 30, 2015 48 Project BUILD participants were assisted with 130 job
applications Those 130 job applications resulted in 48 interviews Those 48 interviews resulted in 23 job offers for
participants
Service Outputs FY 2014-15
During FY 2014-15, Project personnel made almost 6,000 contacts with or on behalf of program participants.
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Outcomes July 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015
Between July 1, 2015 – November, 2015 Project BUILD has served 119 clients between July 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015.
This number includes 67 existing clients and 52 new admissions 11 Project BUILD clients have been placed in jobs 23 Project BUILD clients have been assisted with enrolling in school, participating in
an alternative to suspension, or have been connected to educational support services such as tutoring.
4 clients have been connected to medical care 4 clients have been assisted with completing court-ordered community service hours 1 client was connected to housing (2 times) 22 youth participated in 19 days of Summer Camp (6 hours per day) 12 youth participated in MBK event (November, 2015) 5 youth participated in Kids Vote Candidate Forum (October, 2015)
OutputsJuly 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015
July August September October November
275 237
494445 448
521 516
701 702 659
Project BUILD Contacts with Clients
2014 2015
Between July 1 – November 30, the program made 3,100 contacts with or on behalf of clients
Project BUILDwww.projectbuild.orgtwitter: @projectbuildncphone: 919.560-0537
Michelle Young – Director - [email protected]