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Outcomes

Statistics

• Detention rates for young women in San Francisco have dropped from an average daily count of 21 in 2003 to 12 in 2009.


• Average length of stay for young women in San Francisco was 28 days in 2003 and fell to an average of 14 days in 2007.


• The average annual percentage of young women in detention in San Francisco compared to young men has dropped from 22% in 2003 to just 12% in 2008 (San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department Data).


• In the Alameda County Youth Advocacy program, our intensive work with the young women has resulted in the following positive outcomes:
  -81% secured stable housing
  -70% had no new charges
  -63% were enrolled in high school
  -28% completed probation
  -26% secured employment
  

Testimonials

"When I first joined the program in February of 2001, I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do after college. The program made me realize that there are young folks who need our help. So, after leaving the program, I stayed in the field and have recently started a non-profit organization in the East Bay to help at-risk youth. None of this would have been possible if not for the program and for that I'm very thankful."
-Lakesha, IMP’s first mentor

"I really like the program because, first of all, I get the chance to talk to the someone about how I’m feeling and second, my mentor is like my family because I don’t get no family here to see me and I really want to thank the program and my mentor for staying here with me and going with my difficult times."
-Young man, 9 mo. in IMP