1. Where We Started In 1985, PACE recognized girls involved with the justice system had histories of trauma and abuse Girls were more likely than boys to be arrested for non-serious offenses Girls were more likely than boys to be detained

2. Where We Started Girls were either being placed in programs designed for boys or placed further into the system for “their own protection.” PACE began in response to this realization with ONE Center in Jacksonville, Florida serving 10 girls.

3. PACE Center for Girls A Florida-based, nonresidential, prevention and early intervention model for at-risk middle and high school aged girls Nationally recognized as among the most effective models for keeping girls out of the juvenile justice system and helping them be successful in school and at home

4. Where We Are Today

5. HOW: PROGRAM AND FUNDING MODEL

6. Our Program Model

8. Our Funding Model

9. RESULTS & IMPACT

10. PACE Works: Academic Impact Prior to coming to PACE: – 74% of girls had a prior suspension – 68% of girls failed at least one class – 26% of girls had dropped out of school – 13% had been held back a grade more than once – 12% had been expelled

11. PACE Works: Academic Impact As a result of PACE: – 88% of girls improved academically – 65% of girls advanced a full grade level – 90% of girls earned high school credit or completed middle school courses

12. PACE Works: Societal Impact Prior to coming to PACE: – 31% of girls had a prior arrest – 29% had run away from home – 23% reported substance abuse – 41% had prior involvement with the Department of Children and families

13. PACE Works: Societal Impact As a result of PACE: – 92% of girls had no involvement with the juvenile justice system after leaving PACE – Runaway behavior was reduced by 22% – Substance abuse was reduced by 16%

14. PACE Works: Individual Impact The PACE model has a focus on future success, employment, and long-term self sufficiency. As a result of PACE: – 64% of girls enrolled in college or went back to high school after PACE and 7% were employed

15. WHERE: SCALING RESULTS NATIONALLY