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Writing by the Water

Dear Juvie,

Uplifting detained youth.

One letter at a time.

93%

Percent of detained youth that have been exposed to a trauma

66-70%

Percent of detained youth that have mental health issues

52%

Percent of detained youth experiencing extreme loneliness

35%

Percent of youth in forced solitary confinement

DearJuvie, sends letters of positivity and encouragement to juvenile detention and correctional facilities that will ultimately be received by juvenile detainees. Collectively, we can help fight against rising mental health issues for detained youth by tackling contributing factors like loneliness and isolation. Promoting volunteerism through easier online access to community service, we hope to connect youths from all walks of life.

A letter written by a volunteer to a juvenile detainee
Designs on an example letter made by volunteer to a juvenile detainee

What We Do

Young Volunteers

Volunteer Services

Words of Encouragement

Write letters with encouraging or positive messages to juvenile detainees.

Poetry

Write letters of uplifting poetry to juvenile detainees.

Pictures

Photograph or draw pictures to include in letters to juvenile detainees.

Girl in youth writing letter to juvenile detainee

Get in Touch

Reach out with any questions.

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