Montgomery County is one of only ten communities nationwide selected to participate in Reclaiming Futures, a five-year, $21 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offering a new approach to help teenagers caught in the cycle of drugs, alcohol and crime. The mission of Montgomery County Juvenile Court and Reclaiming Futures is to promote new opportunities and standards of care in juvenile justice; to develop judicial and community leadership; to offer training and technical assistance; and to disseminate research findings. Learn More.
Natural Helpers
Community volunteers provide help and hope for court-involved youth. Learn More.
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Success Stories
Anthony & DeShawna
David & Catherine
Kaitlyn & LaShae
Margo & Sharon
Photo Gallery
Natural Helper Graduation - December 2006
Miamisburg / Miami Township Breakfast - November 13, 2006
Reclaiming Futures at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church - October 29, 2006
"A Call to Action" Community Event - October 3, 2006
Natural Helper Graduation - August 2006
Natural Helper Graduation - May 2006
Natural Helper Graduation - April 2006
"A Call to Action" Community Event - March 2006
Natural Helper Graduation - November 2005
Futures Now! Newsletter Archive
Spring/Summer 2007
Winter 2007
Fall 2006
Spring 2006
Winter 2005-2006
Summer 2005
Spring 2005
Video
Miami Valley Connection, November 2008 (Show #8)
Save a Life. Reclaim a Future (Sept. 2006)
Montgomery County IS Reclaiming Futures (April 2005)
Research
2006 Montgomery County Juvenile Justice Community Poll | PDF Version
Urban Institute Study Shows Significant Improvements In Communities
Piloting Reclaiming Futures' Approach To Teens In Trouble | PDF Version
Media Coverage
Dayton Daily News / Court Seeks Mentors / October 4, 2006
Dayton Daily News / Cutting Juvenile Crime Takes Adults / July 16, 2006
Dayton Daily News / Helping Our Youth / March 5, 2006
