Testimonials - Calgary Youth Justice Society

“The best thing that could happen for the child and the parent.”
“It’s good that parents can play an active role.”
“Gives the community a chance to understand youth better.”
“I was very thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Youth Justice Committee due to the fairness and speed of dealing with the crime.”
“I appreciated the compassion of this approach.”
“It prepares young people for life.”
“I love this new kid that I have.”

“I have never had a volunteer experience where I felt this connected to the results. These youth literally transform before our eyes.”
“I can honestly say that what we do matters. I have seen the difference we can make time and time again in the youth in our program.”
~Youth Justice Committee Volunteers

“Now I know why it is important to develop certain qualities since they are the building blocks for being successful at whatever I do in life.”
“I am making positive choices that make me a better person and take me further.”
- 95% said “I have confidence in knowing how to apply the new leadership skills that I’ve learned”
- 95% said “I now know what it means to plan and lead in ways that help others reach their potential”
- 85% said “I have more confidence in who I am and that my future will be positive if I practice what I’ve learned”
- 95% said “I now have a better understanding of my strengths and how to avoid engaging in negative behaviour”
- 100% said “I feel better prepared to connect with people and resources that will help me out in my life”

“I’m actually using what I learned in the program to be more effective in my role at work.”
When In the Lead coaches were asked how their own lives were affected by the program:
- 94% said “I have a greater sense of meaning and purpose at work as a result of my involvement with the program”
- 75% said “I have grown personally and professionally as a result of my involvement with the program”
- 88% said “I have a stronger loyalty to my company after being engaged in this way.”