Take a moment to consider where our thoughts will be as we take our last breath on this earth. More likely than not, at that instant, disagreements, bills, petty annoyances, and other frustrating elements of our lives will no longer seem as significant as they once did. Thoughts of loved ones and the positive impact we had on our children and those we spent our days with would no doubt occupy our remaining thoughts. Whatever we imagine ourselves reflecting on during our last breath will almost always be representative of what truly matters to us. Read more…
Story of Ed Benson
As a child Eddie (his name back then) was a “trouble maker.” That’s what they called at risk youth when he was growing ... read more
Recipe for Success
Check out the ingredients to our recipe to success ... read more
Could this be your child?
Here are 26 signs that might help you see if your child will end up living a life of crime ... read more
Message from Bermuda
We are humbled and proud that this remarkable woman is part of the ARISE family. Hear what she has to say ... read more
ARISE Evidence-Based At-Risk Youth Interventions
When youth are arrested, they are held at a juvenile detention center until their court dates. Because offenders’ stays are short-term, juvenile detention centers work with them on a limited basis. ARISE still reaches incarcerated youth at detention centers by training the staff they interact with. The ARISE Drop It at the Door workshop focuses on anger and stress management techniques, and helps staff create a less threatening and more positive environment. Read more…
For its new book, filled with stories about the dangers of gang life, ARISE Foundation interviewed several incarcerated young gang members about their experiences.
As part of its mission to write life skills curricula that is authentic and realistic, ARISE founder Edmund Benson went to a juvenile correctional facility August 7 and sat down with several young gang members in an effort to hear their stories and give them a chance to warn at-risk young people about the perils of gang life. Read more…