Our Results
It
is important to know that the work we do creates results, and yet how
do you measure happiness, confidence and self worth?
At
the end of our workshops we ask the teens to write a testimonial (read some testimonials here) about their AYM
experience, plus they fill out a results questionnaire (where
they can be anonymous) evaluating how they felt before and after the workshop. One thing we know about teens, and that is that they don't
lie about how they really feel about something, if they don't like it
they will tell you!
“I learned how to have more confidence in myself
and that instead of having hate within me, I could have love instead.”
Mizael ~ age: 17
Our results are extremely positive and very effective -
not just for the 1 & 2 day workshops, or the one month of mentoring,
but on-going. 80% of the youth and young adults who go through the
program sign up to be a volunteer with their peers in future workshops.
Several gang members have left their gangs; some are already helping
other youth in their communities. Many of the participants have
improved school performance, obtained jobs, enrolled in continuing education,
eliminated use of alcohol/drugs, and improved family relationships.
Results questionnaire conclusions
- At the completion of our two day workshops the
students are asked to answer these questions anonymously.
