🌟 RiseUp Reentry, Empowerment & Growth for Justice-Involved Youth
Reimagine Reentry. Empower Youth. Build Stronger Futures.
Why RiseUp?
Every year, thousands of young people leave juvenile detention only to return to the same environments that led them there — disconnected schools, strained family relationships, and few mental health supports.
- 34% reoffend within 12 months.
- 61% reoffend within 36 months.
- Longer detention stays lead to even higher recidivism.
We can do better. RiseUp is a proposed mobile-first digital platform designed to transform reentry from a system of surveillance into a journey of healing, growth, and empowerment.
What is RiseUp?
RiseUp is a proposed platform, not yet developed, designed to support justice-involved youth with:
✅ Gamified Personal Growth — Earn points for healthy habits, school engagement, and positive choices. ✅ Daily Emotional Check-Ins — Simple, quick reflections to build self-awareness and track wellness. ✅ Real-Time Mentor Support — Direct communication with counselors, case managers, and educators. ✅ Visual Progress Tracking — A personalized “My Journey” timeline to see growth over time. ✅ Optional Wellness Integration — Stress scores and mindfulness tools to promote mental health.
Who Benefits?
- Youth: Gain structure, motivation, and emotional tools to navigate reentry successfully.
- Schools & Counselors: Streamline communication, monitor progress, and support educational goals.
- Probation & Reentry Teams: Replace punitive monitoring with data-driven, trauma-informed support.
- Communities: Reduce recidivism, increase school engagement, and build stronger support networks.
The Five Pillars of Reentry
RiseUp is built on these core areas of growth:
- 💡 Mindset: Building healthy decision-making habits.
- 🤝 Connection: Rebuilding trust with family, friends, and mentors.
- 🎯 Purpose: Setting academic and personal goals.
- 🛡️ Control: Managing emotions and impulses.
- 💚 Health: Caring for mental and physical well-being.
Our Vision
RiseUp is more than an app. It’s a movement toward youth-centered reentry, where healing and empowerment replace fear and punishment.
Together, we can disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and create pathways to education, employment, and thriving community life.
Join Us
We are seeking:
- 💬 Community partners and educators ready to pilot RiseUp in their schools or programs.
- 💰 Funders and grant partners who believe in innovative, equity-driven youth support.
- 🧑🏾💻 Developers and mental health professionals interested in shaping trauma-informed technology.
Get Involved
📩 Contact Us: [email@example.com]
🌐 Learn More: [www.riseup-platform.org]
🤝 Partner With Us: [Link to form or partnership page]
💡 Support Our Vision: [Link to donation or funding page]