The C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Program is an intensive, high-touch intervention designed to serve Detroit youth ages 18–24 who are directly or indirectly involved in criminal behavior, including violence. Grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, the program provides individualized case management, job readiness training, and employment placement services to support young people in making healthier life choices and breaking cycles of violence and incarceration.

Recognizing that crime and violence are often symptoms of deeper systemic and socio-emotional issues, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. takes a holistic approach to behavior change. The program is intentionally designed to address key root causes—such as exposure to trauma, lack of economic opportunity, community disinvestment, and limited access to supportive services—that disproportionately impact young people of color in Detroit.

Program Objectives

• Deliver intensive case management focused on stability, goal setting, and accountability
• Provide evidence-based job readiness training, including soft skills, financial literacy, resume building, and career exploration
• Facilitate employment placement and retention services through partnerships with local employers and workforce agencies
• Offer mentorship and support networks to guide participants through personal and professional transitions
• Promote behavioral transformation through group and individual sessions focused on emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and decision-making