Strickland Youth Center is now providing onsite GED and adult basic education instruction for students 17 and older and 16-year-olds who have a school exemption.
The new services are a result of the efforts of Judge Edmond Naman, Juvenile Court Judge of Mobile County in collaboration with Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf C...
GoDaddy.com Bowl players and a coach spoke to the juveniles
detained at the James T. Strickland Youth Center. The coach,
Ryan Nielsen assistant defensive line for Northern Illinois, shared his thoughts on success and the
importance of having goals.
The two Northern Illinois players that spoke wer...
Circuit Judge Edmond Naman at Strickland Youth Center said that
while the nighttime curfew has had little effect on juvenile court, he expects
the daytime curfew to reduce truancy. Troubled students can sometimes see
suspension as a free ticket to wandering shopping malls or the streets.
“That will make suspension for a chi...
The Mobile County Juvenile Court Youth participated in Community Service on Sat. Oct. 1, 2011 at The City of Prichard’s Monthly Pet Adoption. It was held at the COP Animal Shelter and was attended by 12 participants. Prichard’s Public Works Superintendent Mr. Fernando Billups and Bridge Program Coordinato...
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"
THE JUVENILE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING JUSTICE, PROTECTION, AND INSPIRATION THROUGH GUIDANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, EDUCATION, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THEREBY EMPOWERING OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
