Cleveland | Youth and Families
John Worthy is uniquely qualified to address the dilemmas young African American men face on a day-to-day basis through his program, “The Mentoring Blueprint.” With 17 years in the juvenile justice field, which was preceded by 10 years of ‘inappropriate behavior’ in the community, John works now to engage young males and educate them on the elements of manhood and cultural awareness so they can avoid falling into the same pitfalls that have plagued others in their communities. The youth participate in group mentoring and workshops that include interactive PowerPoint presentations. There is also a component for online mentoring via video chat groups. His ultimate goal is to instill in young men a positive attitude and build character so they will aspire to reach their fullest potential and not become another statistic living a challenged life in their neighborhood.
