ReDIRECT DIVERSION
The MBK ReDirect Diversion program diverts youth from out-of-home placement or commitment to the Texas Department Juvenile Justice by providing high-risk youth a chance to change their lives.
In partnership with The Harris County Juvenile Court system, we endorse the fundamental principle that both pre-adjudication and post-adjudication diversion is appropriate in certain circumstances.
Once youth agree to enrollment in the ReDirect program, they will actively engage with the ReDirect staff and the entire My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) network and community partners in the development and implementation of their service plan.
ReDirect youth will work with their team until they learn to make better choices, manage personal crisis, advocate for themselves, appropriately engage in needed services and pro-social activities, contribute positively in their community and make restitution for their crimes.
The program will be tailored to the individual needs of each juvenile; consequently the minimum duration of the program will depend on the youth. The maximum time shall not exceed the court order or
supervision period with a continuum of services being provided until 18th birthday.
Juveniles participating in ReDirect will be assigned a mentor through the Credible Messengers Initiative.
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School Champion
A school champion is an organization that partners with a school designated as an MBK Houston school to provide resources and support in the community.
helps schools secure volunteers
financial contributions
donations of resources
service roles assigned by the school
Volunteer Partners
MBK Houston has partnered with multiple schools in the Houston Independent School District to support existing efforts and create new approaches to improve the learning experience for students, especially boys and young men of color.
Read Houston Read Volunteer
Youth Engagement
Summer Enrichment Programming
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An MBK volunteer is an individual or organization that registers to participate in an MBK Houston sponsored activity, event, or program.
Million Father’s March
Know Your Rights Workshop
SAT Prep
Annual Community Prayer Walk
MBK Luncheon
Back-2-School
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