Resident Programs

Thinking For A Change

The philosophy of the program endorse that offenders should be empowered to be responsible for changing their own problem behavior.

Try Another Way

The purpose of Try Another Way is to find better ways to serve female juvenile offenders.  Most programs for juvenile offenders were designed for boys/young men, but recent research has shown that female juvenile offenders often have key differences from their male counterparts. 

Becoming A Man

This program focuses on mentoring, coaching and teaching youth about accountability, responsibility, leadership, respect, and how to mature, learn, and grow into good men.

Changing Within

Interactive Youth Intervention Program taking place at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran, California.

 Unity Peer Council

Elected residents and facilitator meet to promote Leadership Skills, Team Building, Life Skills, Self-Confidence, Coping Skills, Peer Mentoring, Self-Awareness, and Social Skills in a safe environment where residents can work together to send a positive message to the rest of KYJO’s residents.