Staffing levels at Bon Air critically low
March 11, 2025
Reports cite staffing shortages, safety issues, and violations at Bon Air youth correctional facility
RISE for Youth is a nonpartisan organization committed to dismantling the youth prison model and ensuring every space that impacts a young person’s life encourages growth and success. RISE promotes the creation of healthy communities and community-based alternatives to youth incarceration. Our work centers youth and their communities who together, challenge and dismantle racial and social injustice in Virginia.
The Application for our 2025 Youth Development Academy is LIVE!! Click HERE to apply!! RISE For Youth’s Annual Youth Development Academy actively works to decrease youth incarceration and reduce referrals of youth to the criminal legal system. The Academy aims to provide robust training, skill-building, and employment opportunities to youth who may not traditionally have access to such opportunities. By offering advocacy training, mentorship, community service, and internships, the Academy is building career paths for youth and helping to create healthier living environments for youth and their families. The ultimate goal is to reduce the number of youth engaged in the legal system and empower youth to become strong advocates and community leaders.
Reports cite staffing shortages, safety issues, and violations at Bon Air youth correctional facility
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A new poll shows that Virginians of all political stripes support shifting the youth justice system. Read the Full Report. Youth First Virginia Poll Memo Feb 2017 Final
Youth Development Academy Application is now open!!!
All youth 18-24 are welcome to apply, if you turn 18 on or before June 24th you are also eligible. Do you want development, mentorship, PAID internship, a career opportunity or even to make connections this might be for you. Pass it, share it, circulate it.
Y’all ready to rally? Join us February 15th, 1 to 2PM at the Bell Tower. LETS EMPOWER OUR YOUTH!
It’s been an AMAZING week for RISE, swipe to see what our team has supported and accomplished! That being said, the work has just begun, stay tuned for more updates. #rise4youthga2025
This week was busy for RISE and our youth leaders! A special thanks to @momsdemand and @justicefwdva for having us come and lobby with them. #rise4youthga2025
Get into the agenda y’all! #RISE4YouthGA2025
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