Out
of Harm's Way, INC's mission is to improve the quality of
the lives of
"at-risk" female youth and their families by
providing them with the essential skills necessary for making
informed choices.
By structured intervention, the possibility of future aberrant
behavior, such as gang related activity, involvement with
drugs, early sexual activity, and risk of incarceration.
We provide services to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual preference, or criminal history.
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The program provides services to eligible
female youth who reside in an institutional placement
which are referred from governmental agencies designed
to assist the youth and families. Example institutions
are DFACS and DJJ.
The goal of treatment is to assist youth with daily living
skills and provide a program that enhances their quality
of life. Our program attempts to terminate repetitive,
negative thought patterns and behaviors, gain an awareness
of other options, and accept and maintain new and improved
way of life.
Out
of Harms Way, INC. has been duly incorporated under
the laws of the State of Georgia on the effective
date of 02/25/2003. We are filed with the Secretary
of State and by Title 14 of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated.
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We
serve all family members, workers, guardians, and
significant others that have a direct bearing on
the youth.
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