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MEN OF VALOR (CA)
Program Description In 2001, Dr. Bob Jackson established Men of Valor as a nonprofit Christian organization. The program is sponsored by the Acts Full Gospel Church and operates in accordance with the biblical mandate expressed in Luke 4:18-19, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." The program is designed to aid former offenders and high school dropouts between the ages of 15 and 25. The Men of Valor program enables the church to become more involved in both the criminal justice system and the school system by assisting those who are serious about making lifestyle changes. Components to the program include education assistance, which helps individuals obtain their high school diplomas or to follow up on college-level courses if appropriate. In the lifestyles training courses, participants receive sex education, anger management, relationship management, and financial planning. Spiritual development focuses on assisting the individual in establishing a closer relationship with God as well as spiritual growth and fostering a lasting connection with the church. Housing and food are provided for up to 45 participants; others are given assistance in finding housing. The work programs give participants job skills such as training in word processing and computer applications. Assistance with resume preparation, interviewing preparation, and job counseling are also offered. Program Goals Outcomes
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