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How Mentorship Helps Prevent Youth Crime
Read Article: How Mentorship Helps Prevent Youth CrimeEvery young person reaches a point in their life where they need guidance — a turning point. For some, it comes with the support of a parent, coach, or teacher. But for many at-risk youth, that guiding hand never appears, and the result is often a path toward crime, incarceration, or tragedy. At Your Turning Point, Inc., we believe that mentorship isn’t just a benefit — it’s a lifeline. In a world full of broken homes, peer pressure, and systemic disadvantages, mentorship offers what’s missing: hope, accountability, and direction. The Problem: At-Risk Youth and Crime Youth crime doesn’t occur in…
Who Are You Following?
Read Article: Who Are You Following?Key Verse:“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’”— 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NASB) Devotional Summary: Every fighter knows one thing: the people in your corner matter. If you have a weak trainer, a reckless sparring partner, or a teammate who doesn’t care about your future, you’ll get hurt — fast. In the fight for your life, the wrong people in your corner can cost you everything. The Bible says it plainly: bad company corrupts good character. It doesn’t just influence you — it poisons you. If you run with men who live reckless, selfish lives, you’ll start to pick…
Built for Purpose
Read Article: Built for PurposeKey Verse:“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”— Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) Devotional Summary: You were built by God for a reason — crafted like a blacksmith shapes a sword — with strength, precision, and purpose. You are not a mistake. You are not an accident. You were made for a mission. Just like you train your fists and your body in boxing class, God trains your heart, your mind, and your spirit for a greater fight. The real enemy you face isn’t just a man…
Why Do Teens Turn to Crime? Getting to the Root of the Problem
Read Article: Why Do Teens Turn to Crime? Getting to the Root of the ProblemWhen a teenager gets arrested or enters the juvenile justice system, the public often asks, “What went wrong?” But at Your Turning Point, Inc., we ask a different question: What was missing? Behind every act of youth violence or criminal behavior, there’s usually a story — not just of rebellion, but of pain, neglect, or survival. If we want to reduce youth crime, we need to understand its roots — and address them with compassion, structure, and mentorship. The Leading Causes of Teen Criminal Behavior Research shows that teenage criminal activity is almost never random. It’s typically the result of…
How Boxing Builds Better Lives and Stronger Communities
Read Article: How Boxing Builds Better Lives and Stronger CommunitiesBoxing is often viewed as a brutal sport — but behind the gloves, there’s a deeper story of discipline, redemption, and transformation. At Your Turning Point, Inc., we believe boxing isn’t just about punches and footwork — it’s about giving young people the tools to fight for a better future. Many legendary boxers didn’t just use the sport to gain titles — they used it to heal, grow, and lift others. Their stories remind us why programs like ours matter. Boxing Builds Mental Toughness and Emotional Control In the ring, there’s no room for chaos — only composure. Boxing teaches:…