EXALT YOUTH
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Mission Statement
exalt combines a rigorous, proprietary curriculum with paid internships and career development opportunities to elevate expectations of personal success for court-involved youth ages 15-19. Our proprietary social justice curriculum and voluntary participation catalyzes the motivation necessary for sustained behavioral change. exalt is the ONLY program in NYC designed for and exclusively serving justice system-involved youth in which they participate on a voluntary basis (versus compliance), and which can positively impact their sentences.
About This Cause
exalt elevates expectations of personal success for youth ages 15-19 who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system. We inspire youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth, from the first steps in contemplation through the journey to create lasting behavioral change. Our powerful combination of structured classes for tangible skill development, individualized support to navigate the education and justice systems, placement in paid internships and an alumni network of resources equips youth with the tools and experience to avoid further criminal justice system involvement. At exalt, we empower youth to see a future filled with hope – and we provide the road map to get there. Our results are unparalleled and setting new milestones. After participation at exalt, only 5% of graduates are re-convicted; over 95% are reengaged in high school on track to graduate; and 76% achieve sentence reductions. These results compare to a 40% recidivism rate for the general population in New York State. The exalt approach demonstrates how safe, open, validating spaces and processes can change the trajectory of a young person’s life, and in turn reduce criminal activity among teenagers.