Adult and Teen Challenge Grenada (ATC Grenada) has launched the St. Andrew’s Juvenile Diversion Program designed to assist young people to improve their lives, thereby enhancing their contribution to family, the community and to Grenada.
Executive Director of ATC Grenada, Jude Hector in addressing the launch at the Grenville Pentecostal Church yesterday emphasized the need for a broad-based coalition of individuals and organizations to respond to the challenges of the current environment.
The program involves a partnership between ATC Grenada and at least five pastors from St. Andrews including Bishop George Fletcher, Joseph Raeburn, John Mark, Samuel Niles and Wesley Alibachus.
A number of organizations in the parish and ministries of government also engaged in the process.
The St. Andrew’s Juvenile Diversion Program will provide the Court and Probation unit with critical services to 12 young men and their families which, although in its initial stage of engagement, is already showing signs of promise for returns on investment, with parents reporting changes in their approaches to their children and in the lives of participants.
Mr. Hector called for investment in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and other sectors to be accompanied by investment in the holistic development of the Grenadian people.
