What is
One Heart?
The One Heart Project equips justice-involved and at-risk youth with the skills, tools, and healthy relationships they need to navigate life successfully.
Who We Serve
1.3 million teens are arrested every year in the U.S. More than 100,000 of them will be housed in correctional facilities. Most never receive a second chance. They are the most invisible population in our culture.
85%
come from fatherless homes
60%
come from poverty
53%
have incarcerated family members
45%
reported being victims of abuse
40%
are under 16 years of age
70%
will be arrested again, most within 6 months
Creating A Lasting Impact
The Second Chance Pathway
Our program offers a holistic approach to providing youth with the opportunity to acquire the skills and tools needed and engage them in healthy coaching and support relationships.
What We Do
We provide social & emotional intelligence education, one-on-one mentoring, life skills, gap skills, vocational training, and employment opportunities with an array of reentry services.
Where We Work
We serve youth in state and county corrections and probation, alternative education settings, and public & private schools. Both virtually and in-person.
Our programs have produced significant attitudinal and behavioral change, and dramatically reduced recidivism rates.
18%
Recidivism Rate
80%
Decrease in Negative Incidents
76%
Increase in Behavior Ratings
95%
Positive Change in Offender Status
37%
Increase in Academic Grade Averages
One Heart in your state
We have several state-specific initiatives, and are constantly expanding our footprint across the country.
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