Enrichment and Discipline Reduction Program

An Achievable Dream proposes the An Achievable Dream Enrichment and Discipline Reduction Program to provide high-quality, community-based services in Newport News and Virginia Beach aimed at preventing justice involvement among high-risk youth and their families. Activities include increased mental health support through trauma-informed specialists, extended day programming, enrichment activities to broaden horizons, social-emotional skills classes, incentives for positive behaviors, career planning, promoting a positive group identity, and enhancing parent involvement. Expected outcomes include improved academic performance through extended school days for remediation, increased engagement through extracurricular activities, a safe learning environment supported by trauma-informed practices, encouragement and recognition of positive behaviors, setting ambitious post-secondary goals, and exposure to diverse cultural and civic resources through field trips.