Our Diversion Program is a structured, six-week, community-based educational curriculum designed to support and redirect at-risk youth toward positive life choices. The program focuses on helping young people develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, accountability, and healthy social skills that promote long-term success. Through targeted education, skill-building activities, and supportive guidance, the program addresses negative behaviors while fostering personal responsibility and decision-making skills, ultimately working to prevent repeat offenses and reduce involvement with the juvenile justice system.

This program serves teen boys and girls under the age of 19 in the South Suburban and Chicago areas of Illinois who have committed first-time offenses, including status offenses, misdemeanor offenses, and nonviolent felony offenses. By intervening early, the Diversion Program empowers youth to make meaningful changes and build a more positive future.

Angel’s Helping Hands Diversion Program Pledge

I pledge to fully participate in the Angel’s Helping Hands Diversion Program by being Interactive and learning to use my Voice in a positive and Effective manner. I will learn to build and maintain healthy Relationships and Social skills. I will take this Opportunity to Navigate life with purpose, positivity, and impact each day.

I understand that this pledge is more than words. It is a promise to myself, my family, my community, and my future.

It’s more than a pledge! It’s a promise!