Autographs for Amber

A fund raiser for the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) was held in honor of Amber Warren 14, who was killed by a bb shot from an air rifle. Eight former Alabama and Auburn football players were present to help raise money for needed equipment and supplies . Players that at...

Alnetha Berry - 37 Years of Service

In 1973, Alnetha Berry began her career as a Juvenile Probation Officer at the Strickland Youth Center. On March 1, she retires after serving the Court for 37 years. Before Alnetha leaves, we would like to ask her a few questions. Question: How did you choos...

Homeboys visit Alabama Village

Father Greg Boyle S.J. of HomeBoy Industries made the 2000 mile trip from Los Angeles Ca. to Mobile. He was accompanied by a select few to work with kids in Alabama Village. Please visit the Los Angeles Times website below for the story of one of their visits. For the story go to &nbsp...

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How you can help

It's not up to adults and police to do something about youth violence. Adult solutions won't work by themselves. Youth can - and should - do something. If you want to start seeing changes in your school or where you live, here are some things that you should do:

be aware there is a problem.
recognize that violence affects everyone - anyone can be a victim.
talk about violence with your friends and family - take a stand.
don' t react to violence with more violence.
get together - find ways to help stop violence in your school or where you live before it happens.
if there's a youth council, get involved - help promote positive alternatives to youth and gang violence where you live.
call or write your local media - let them know the positive alternatives to youth and gang violence where you live.
learn the truth about violence in your community - don't let rumors run your life.
remember that violent teens are a minority - don't let their actions speak for all youth.

About Strickland

The philosophy of the Strickland youth Center is that helping a troubled youth requires the active participation of the Childs entire family. Consistent with this philosophy, all treatment programs operated by the Center are designed to include the child’s family.

The total annual operating budget for the Strickland Youth Center is approximately 6.5 million dollars. It is funded by Mobile County, the City of Mobile, the Department of Youth Services and various grants the State of Alabama.

Judge Naman

"We are fighting for
the hearts and souls
of our children.
It's a fight that only
can be won by
community collaborations
and fresh and
innovative approaches
to building and
strengthening our
families"

Edmond G. Naman

Circuit Judge

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