Our Mission
Restore.
We create alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults by rebuilding our communities through committed relationships centered on love, compassion, and consistency.
Our Mission
We support our youth and young adults at every stage of the criminal legal process—from prevention to detention. This is designed to replace the school-to-prison pipeline with a school-to-life success pipeline. Instead of suspensions and expulsions, we strive for restorative and culturally-relevant programming. Instead of police, prosecutors, and judges, we operate with mentors, counselors, and circle keepers. Instead of frustration and denial, we build purpose and opportunity. Instead of jails, we will have homes, schools, jobs, and a community that stands with our youth.
Our Impact
From reducing prison sentences to developing thriving young adults, Community Passageway’s impact on our young people and the community is wide-reaching. Below is a snapshot of our effectiveness between 2017 and 2018.
125+
Years reduced
off prison time compared to initial charges.
80%
Length Reduction
of sentencing relative to initial charges.
2/3
No Prison Time
of youth and young adults were able to remain in the community.
Our Programs
Our programs focus on personal healing, identity development, and leadership building. We have a four-pronged approach to community justice:
Prevention: Keep youth on a good path. Show them new paths.
Diversion: Keep people out of the prison system and in community.
Support: Support people already in the prison system.
Reintegrate: Ensure a smooth, successful integration into the community.
Our community-centered, evidence-based model provides an alternative to the current criminal legal system.
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2018
Community Passageways is a great program for me and everyone that you can see. It’s just given us a second chance. Last year I had three felony court cases—I should be a three-time felon right now. But thanks to Dom, he got all my felonies dropped off my record and gave me a second chance—gave me the opportunity to really look at the world in a different way.
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Kaeshon Adams
Our Team
Meet our dedicated team members, who work with heart, ferocity, and dedication to support our youth.
Get Involved
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Are you a young person in the Seattle-area who wants to participate in our programs? Or do you know someone who would benefit from our programs?
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering with Community Passageways is a way to invest your skills, heart, and mind into our young people. Please reach out for more information on our volunteer needs.
Make a Donation
Change a young person’s life by donating to Community Passageways. Every dollar you donated helps to prevent youth from going to the prison system while realizing their full potential.
Sponsors and Partnerships
