We’re building a world where incarcerated and at-risk youth have the opportunities they need to thrive — through the creative arts and beyond
Who We Serve
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Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
CCJTDC houses youth awaiting decisions from the Cook County Juvenile Court, with an average of 240 young people, ages 10 to 16. SGLAI partners with Nancy B. Jefferson School, a Chicago Public School within the detention center, to offer creative arts programming that empowers and inspires.
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Illinois Youth Center (IYC) Chicago
IYC-Chicago is a medium-security juvenile facility on Chicago’s west side, housing around 70 young men with an average age of 16. Our programs provide a space for them to explore the arts, develop new skills, and express their unique stories.
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Illinois Youth Center (IYC) Warrenville
IYC-Warrenville serves young women with multiple needs, including educational services (GED and high school diplomas), vocational training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, parenting education, and family reunification programs.
500+
Youth Served
Through workshops and classes in carceral centers & schools
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Carceral Centers
We have active programming in 3 carceral centers in Illinois and 5 classrooms
“To witness such creativity, joy, and wisdom inside JTDC—profound.”
Margy LaFreniere of Illinois Humanities
