Release the Fear, has worked with over 11,600 youth and young adults locally and internationally.
Utilizing the creative processes of art, music, and communication, our highly trained facilitators teach Character Education tools to help youth and young adults, combat peer pressure, bullying, anger, and violence of any kind. Our programs awaken a creative consciousness and expose the unlimited potential of critical thinking and problem solving to help participants develop better cognitive behavioral skills.
Vision
Inspiring & empowering individuals with the tools to make better life choices. . .
Mission
To counter the effects of violence in our communities by turning fear, anger, and hate into acceptance, hope, and self-empowerment by bridging endless possibilities through the creative process.
Program Goals
~ unite communities
~ help youth realize their life purpose
~ help youth learn to better communicate
~ help youth know they can make their dreams, their reality
~ help youth become better prepared for their future
~ engage with disengaged youth in school and work
~ help participants learn that others share their same fears
~ build cross-cultural bridges of understanding between young and old
~ continue to help reduce the recidivism of incarcerated youth
Why & How We Do What We Do...
Why
The more we share what we do, the more we are made aware of the tremendous need there for us to continue our mission. A recent letter RTF received from the White House on April 7, 2016, stated, “Today, our criminal justice system holds approximately 2.2 million Americans behind bars at a cost to taxpayers of $80 billion per year,” and, “Too often, the criminal justice system has worked to the detriment of young people, especially those in communities struggling to overcome poverty… by channeling resources into early childhood education and issuing discipline guidance to schools, we are creating pathways to success instead of pipelines to prison...”
How
Employing our evidence-based curriculum, trained facilitators teach Character Education, through inquiry-based learning, by using the creative processes of art, music, and communication. Character Education helps youth and young adults, combat peer pressure, bullying, anger, and violence of any kind. Our programs awaken a creative consciousness and expose the unlimited potential of critical thinking and problem solving to help participants develop better cognitive behavioral skills, preparing them for life's challenges.
Testimonials that attribute personal success to Release the Fear programs
“I never thought that I’d come this far. I always thought that I’d be forever stuck in a downward spiral, trying to commit suicide, and being a brick wall. I finally came to Florence Crittenton, where I was helped by a Release the Fear program that helped me by showing me that I am much more than an individual. I am someone. I am great, powerful, loved, amazing, worthy, and a leader. I am me. And there’s so much more to me than just my past. I am very thankful for everyone that helped me get this far. I have spoken in front of more than 800 people, and told my story. I am grateful for all the things that I get to do. I am currently in 10th grade, and in a dual enrollment class getting 3 full college credits.
I am planning on becoming a biophysicist. I plan on helping people, and I look forward to being the change I wish to see in the world.”
Shelly – Age 17
"This experience helped me open my eyes and realize all the many opportunities I’ve been ignoring all along. I also learned to express your feelings to others to understand and relate to others emotions. The Hopes and Dreams activity taught me that in order to reach your dreams, you must overcome difficult obstacles.”
Tyrone – Age 15