College of DuPage Criminal and Justice Studies students joined youth from The Regional Safe School of DuPage County for a two-day workshop blending mentorship and creative expression. Led by illustrator Suzanne Kaufman and developed by COD Adjunct Professor Stacie Haen-Darden, the program used illustrative journaling to help youth explore emotions, tell their stories and build confidence. The COD students acted as mentors, putting prevention into practice while supporting at-risk youth in a mean

The DuPage County Correctional Facility is blessed to have an additional $650,000 for three more years of our Sustainable Urban Agriculture program. This USDA grant is another step forward in transforming our corrections population into our future workforce. Meaningful employment is the key to a stable life. We are proud to watch recidivism rates plummet as our students find success in the job market. Thank you again to College of DuPage for believing in our rehabilitation programs. | DuPage Cou