EPIC YOUTH - Persevere

Supporting and Protecting Tennessee Youth

EPIC Youth is a collaborative initiative designed to change the nature of reentry and outcomes of Nashville and Davidson County youth reentering their communities after residency in a juvenile facility. This is accomplished through technology education classes, life skills instruction, prosocial activities, mentoring, employment support, and wraparound case management services.

EMPOWERMENT | PERSEVERANCE | INNOVATION | COMMUNITY

Persevere, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS), the Juvenile Court of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County (JCDC), and an active collection of service providers and employers have developed and implemented EPIC Youth TN.

EPIC Youth offers comprehensive reentry services to youth residing in Davidson County Juvenile Justice Center, Wilder Youth Development Center, and Wayne Halfway House facilities. These life-changing wraparound services are provided through generous, community-minded partners.

Getting Young
Lives Back on Track

Persevere disrupts the oppressive cycle of poverty and criminality by creating tech education opportunities for justice-impacted youth.

Eligibility

Youth must:

Reside within Davidson County Juvenile Justice Center, Wilder Youth Development Center, or Wayne Halfway House at the time of enrollment
Be 13-17 years of age
Be planning to reside within Davidson County, Shelby County, or one of the adjacent counties
Have Wilder, JCDC, or Wayne Halfway House approval
Be willing and have a desire to actively participate

See what OJJDP is saying about EPIC Youth!

Support EPIC Youth through:

Mentoring and career coaching volunteers
Employment and internship partners
Training and resource collaboration
Technology education opportunities
Guest speakers, educational resources, etc.
Service provider partners for youth and families