Social Impact
- Increased community violence
- Generational poverty cycles
- Reduced economic growth
- Lower community safety
SPARKLES OF HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men That They May See Your Good Works And Glorify Your Father In Heaven." Matthew 5:16
Prism Pathway Program
Addressing Youth Violence in Kansas City
Sparkles of Hope Christian Ministries
The Challenge
1,596
Violent crimes per 100,000 residents in KC
(4x national average)
47%
Violent crimes involve ages 15-24
44%
Youth recidivism rate within 3 years
26%
KC youth below poverty line
Source: Kansas City Police Department Annual Report 2023, Missouri Department of Corrections
Root Causes in Kansas City
Economic Factors
- 26% youth poverty rate
- 18% youth unemployment
- 31% single-parent homes
Educational Challenges
- 74% graduation rate
- 22% chronic absenteeism
- 15% disconnected youth
Source: US Census Bureau, Kansas City Public Schools Annual Report
The Cost of Inaction
$98,000
Annual cost per youth in detention
$1.5M
Lifetime cost per disconnected youth
Source: Missouri Department of Youth Services, Urban Institute
The Prism Pathway Solution
Program Components
- Mentorship
- Education & Skills Training
- Job Placement
- Personal Development
- Community Integration
Cost-Effective Approach
$3,500
Cost per participant
96% less than detention costs
Expected Outcomes
Short-term (6 months)
- 75% program retention
- 50% reduction in incidents
- 80% attendance rate
Long-term (2 years)
- 60% employment rate
- 70% reduction in recidivism
- 85% education completion
- 40% pursue higher education
Join Us in Making a Difference
Contact Information
Pastor Billy McClinton
Pastor / Executive Director
Sparkles of Hope Christian Ministries
Prism Pathway Program
Phone: 747-377-2755
Email: prismpathwayprogram@sohcm.org
Together, we can transform young lives and build a safer, stronger Kansas City
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