Helping Offenders Prosper through Employment (HOPE) Fund

School of Education - Bloomington

The HOPE Mentoring Program within the IU School of Education pairs incarcerated youth in Indiana with undergraduate mentors who will support and empower their mentees by giving them the skills they need to get a job and stay out of the correctional system. Your gift provides broad support for this vital, life-changing program.

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Helping Offenders Prosper through Employment (HOPE) Fund

School of Education - Bloomington

The HOPE Mentoring Program within the IU School of Education pairs incarcerated youth in Indiana with undergraduate mentors who will support and empower their mentees by giving them the skills they need to get a job and stay out of the correctional system. Your gift provides broad support for this vital, life-changing program.

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One promising way to combat recidivism is through mentoring, a research-backed method to reduce juvenile crime rates and re-offending. HOPE Mentoring pairs incarcerated juveniles with college mentors who will support the young person in their efforts to avoid recidivism by obtaining and maintaining employment. Mentors also help their mentees look for educational opportunities, explore various paths for their future, and serve as a positive, encouraging role model to instill hope in their future.

Thank you for your generous support of this important, community-shaping work!

Your giving matters

Supporting and working alongside youth has always been a passion of mine, and the opportunity to support incarcerated youth is a unique experience that has guided my career and research. Currently, I've mentored five youth personally and helped support over 50 mentors with mentees of their own. HOPE Mentoring has a special place in my heart as an opportunity that went from a 'resume filler' to a guiding light in my life.

Tyeisha Fordham Doctoral student

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Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.