Marshall Reed Youth Center
Hennepin County
14–21
Male Identifying
About the Marshall Reed Youth Center
The Marshall Reed Youth Center (MRYC) was designed by and for youth who are between the ages of 14-21, identify as male, and are involved with juvenile probation in Hennepin County. Through groups and one-on-one services over the 12 week program, participants create and achieve goals in four key areas: Health and Wellness, Leadership and Positive Male Identity, Conflict Resolution and Relationships, and Educational and Economic Self-Sufficiency.
Services
The MRYC is a part of Hennepin County’s Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative, which was created to provide a path away from detention, further court involvement, and out-of-home placement.
The Link’s MRYC services are designed to build upon each youth’s strengths and resiliencies while providing structured, positive year-round activities during after school hours and on Saturdays, when the most juvenile crimes occur.
Youth participating in MRYC programming take part in groups and activities on topics including:
- Living and leaving a legacy
- Respecting women and girls
- Masculinity and the media
- Exploring emotions
- Digging into substances
- Life skills and learning responsibility
- Engaging in education
- Job readiness and money management
- Healthy relationships and conflict resolution
- Mentors, role models, heroes
Referral Process
Referrals for this program are received through Hennepin County DOCCR and Probation.