Statistics
Since VYJ was founded in 1981, we have served over 25,000 children and families.
See the statistics below for a more detailed description of the impact we
are having on our community and society as a whole.
| Summary Impact for 2005 |
- of Children & Families Served: 2,533
- of Volunteer Hours: 11,907
- Hours of Community Service: 1,981
- Recidivism rate: Less than 5%
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| Volunteers for Youth Justice Expenses |
Ninety-four cents of every dollar donated directly supports VYJ programming  |
| Program Results for 2005 |
| CASA | Reduced time in foster care from 3.4 years to only 12 months |
| Jumpstart | Reduced recidivism rate to 5% (National average: 34%) |
| GEMS | Served 34 girls |
| TeenCourt | Reduced recidivism rate to 4% (National average: 34%) |
| FINS | Reduced recidivism rate to 2%(National average: 34%) |
| Program Costs per Participant Served |
| CASA | $500/year per child |
| Jumpstart | $100 per youth |
| GEMS | $50 for one girl |
| TeenCourt | $100 per youth |
| School Fight Diversion | $100 per youth |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice Income |
We depend heavily on grants and private donations to fund our programs.  |
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