Handling Business at Springfield Juvenile Day Reporting Center

Written By Jabari Baxter, Springfield Juvenile Day Reporting Center

The Springfield Juvenile Day Reporting Center has been making progress changing the lives of the participants one step at a time. We recently enrolled the youth into college, teaching them how to dress for success, make a resume, apply for jobs, and get their own place to live. When they first arrived at the center, communication was limited and their interaction was poor. There were days when we would not hear from them for a week. However, with a little bit of patience and perseverance these young men have put their trust in staff to lead them into a healthier and better future, and we cannot be any more proud of them.

Taylor Steet Center American Correctional Association (ACA) Re-Accreditation

Written By Maria Richard, Taylor Street Center

Taylor Steet Center had its re-accreditation site audit in April 2023. Taylor Street Center has been accredited in 2020, 2017, 2014, 2011, 2008 and 2005 under Director Richard, with scores of 100 percent each time. We eagerly await the panel hearings in August in Philadelphia for this re-accreditation. ACA standards keep us up to date and in compliance with GEO policies and the customer's Statement of Work. Hats off to all the staff who made it a success this year!

Easter Extravaganza!

Written By Rena Roman and Anitha Joseph Joybhavan, GEO STOP Area 2

Easter Extravaganza is the second annual Got Kids event that The GEO Group has sponsored. The event was organized by one of our talented Community Service Representatives, Rena Roman, and was attended by 300 families and kids at the Berryessa Community Center.

This year, The GEO Group was chosen to bring the games and prizes. Games and activties featured a live bunny, arts and crafts, winning prizes, and an Easter egg hunt, with the kids racing to find over 1,000 Easter eggs. This truly was a fun event and has been a yearly highlight to our Easter weekend.