Juvenile Literacy Center
The Juvenile Literacy Center (JLC) provides direct one-on-one tutoring to court-involved youth. The program serves students ages 6 to 17 who are referred to the program by Juvenile Court. Students who participate in this program receive individualized instruction to improve their reading, writing and math skills.
Our program is designed so that students will come to know success. The National Adult Literacy Survey reports a direct correlation between low literacy proficiency and poverty, homelessness and unemployment. Therefore, it is important to address literacy problems as soon as possible. The JLC is designed to improve literacy skills and cultivate both academic and personal success for court-involved youth.
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Support for this project has been provided by Triangle Community Foundation's Community Grantmaking Program.
Services
How to get involved
Become a Literacy Mentor!
If you would like to make a positive difference in your community and are interested in tutoring court-involved youth, the JLC is a good fit for you!
All prospective tutors must complete the JLC Tutor Application packet and attend tutor training. Tutors must also have daytime availability and some college experience.
Paperwork: JLC Tutor Application Packet (This application is different from the Adult tutor application. Please make sure you fill out the appropriate paperwork for each program.)
Reference Forms (2 references are required)
Contacts
Location: Wake County Courthouse, 7th floor, Rooms 709C & 709E
Mailing Address: 916 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919.758.7232
Please feel free to contact the Juvenile Literacy Center if you have any additional questions or would like more information.
Two levels of instruction are available: the Reading Achievement Program (RAP) and the Pre-GED/GED program (PRE). Each program has a curriculum designed to meet the needs of individual students. As a part of the intake process for JLC, students are assessed and placed in the appropriate program.
Following the assessment, students are paired with a trained tutor. Tutor and student meet twice a week for 1.5 hours. Tutoring sessions are personalized to meet the students' academic and personal needs.
