Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Showcase Group Showcase Group strengthens families and communities through five strategic pillars that inspire creative expression, psychological growth, and personal development. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://showcasegroup.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Importance of Youth Advocacy](https://showcasegroup.org/the-importance-of-youth-advocacy/) - 2020.06.16 Showcase Group – The Importance of Youth Advocacy Blog Different is good. That is something we have always known, but there is not greater time than now to truly understand and learn that what makes us different truly brings us to together. Our country has had a rough 2020, but we are hopeful and - [We Are Showcase Group](https://showcasegroup.org/we-are-showcase-group/) - Wishing for a better tomorrow is often at the forefront of most of our minds in these trying times. You do not have to turn on the news to understand and know that many are facing unprecedented and uncertain situations personally and within their families. Fortunately, like you and so many others, there are people - [We Stand Against Racism](https://showcasegroup.org/we-stand-against-racism/) - 2020 has already been an incredible year of struggle for our society as Americans as well as globally. However, as we combat new challenges like COVID, we are also still working away at dissolving decades of inequality, mistreatment, and inexcusable unnecessary deaths in many communities. As Executive Director of Showcase Group, it is my daily - [John Kennebrew](https://showcasegroup.org/john-kennebrew/) ## Pages - [Home](https://showcasegroup.org/) - Motivate. Inspire. Transform. Strengthening Justice-Involved Youth and families through psychological and personal development services Learn More Providing Support to Youth and Families Showcase Group provides support to at-risk youth and their families by implementing psychosocial services such as youth advocacy, mental health, and case management services. Each participant experiences programming that is culturally relevant and tailored - [Privacy Policy](https://showcasegroup.org/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This may include your name, - [Terms and Conditions](https://showcasegroup.org/terms/) - Terms and Conditions Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials - [Our Team](https://showcasegroup.org/our-overview/our-team/) - Our Team Our Showcase Group team represents the most passionate and dedicated individuals on the planet. Contact us at info@showcasegroup.org. Executive Staff John Kennebrew Founder and CEO Dr. Edward Valentin Clinical Director Extriara Gates Program Manager Maria Azuri Strategic Consultant Staff Montez Diamond Facilitator Jelani Washington Admin Antonio Sherrell Volunteer Coordinator Emmanuel Sampson Social Media - [Pathways](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/) - Pathways Our pathways are essential to justice involved and opportunity youth. Our pathways are focused to amplify access to available resources and provide support and connections – all fundamental elements of success – this is true for all of us. Psycho-Social Well Being Residential Education Employment Psycho-Social Well Being Psycho-Social Well Being Since our first - [Our Overview](https://showcasegroup.org/our-overview/) - Organizational Overview The Problem Currently over 2,000 young people aged 12-22 are detained in youth detention centers throughout the state of Georgia. The majority of these youth are from lower socioeconomic communities in Georgia, and struggle with having their physical and mental health needs addressed. Georgia ranks 47 out of 50 states when it comes - [SWAG Bag Initiative](https://showcasegroup.org/our-work/swag-bag-initiative/) - SWAG Bag Initiative The Showcase Group provides intervention services inside of Juvenile Detention Centers that make sure that our kids are prepared with the skills, the tools, the social and emotional intelligence that they need in order to succeed when they get out. We introduce a number of culturally relevant programs that help incarcerated youth - [Get Involved](https://showcasegroup.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved There are many ways to get involved. Social Media Ambassador – Help us spread our message on social media! Event Volunteer – Assist with in-person events Youth Advocate – SWAG Bag Initiative Fundraising Tribe Ambassadors General Volunteer (photographer, media, graphic design, admin) Get Involved - [Registration](https://showcasegroup.org/registration/) - Register Sign in or click the “Register” button to create an account - [Social Emotional Intelligence](https://showcasegroup.org/our-work/social-emotional-intelligence/) - Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they’re feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can affect other people. Showcase Group offers customized behavioral health and consultation - [Care Management](https://showcasegroup.org/our-work/care-management/) - Care Management Care Management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health and wellness needs through communication and available resources to promote safety, quality of care, pathway connections and cost-effective outcomes - [Advocacy](https://showcasegroup.org/our-work/advocacy/) - Advocacy Showcase Group Advocacy combines counseling and social work principles. Advocacy is accomplished by giving voice to young people that have met significant life challenges due to lacking systems. Advocates encourage appropriate social and emotional development and psychosocial health. Showcase Group’s advocacy service model was initially considered to help transitioning youth from the Department of - [Our Work](https://showcasegroup.org/our-work/) - Our Work Showcase Group provides support to at-risk youth and their families by implementing psychosocial services, such as case management and therapy by trained professionals. Our social and emotional training programs also support this population in making better choices as a result of gaining a higher level of diverse, culturally relevant social emotional intelligence (SEL) - [Showcase: Disruption](https://showcasegroup.org/our-overview/showcase-disruption/) - Showcase: Disruption A collection highlighting innovative work in disrupting youth incarceration. The Importance of Youth Advocacy We Are Showcase Group We Stand Against Racism Search Search Follow Us Contribute Learn ways to contribute to Showcase Group Learn More Donate Donate to Showcase Group Donate Now - [Our Impact](https://showcasegroup.org/our-overview/our-impact/) - Our Impact Showcase Group has been able to connect justice involved youth to a number of resources due to our connection pathways of mental health, education, employment, and residential support. SG services 200 youth and families annually in the juvenile justice system. SWAG Bag Advocacy Initiative Over 80% of youth are youth of color 80% - [Founder Letter](https://showcasegroup.org/our-overview/founder-letter/) - Founder's Letter Dear Friends: When I became a foster parent in 2005, I came into the role with so many assumptions about children and families living in poverty. Like many of us that spend years volunteering and mentoring within our respective communities, I hadn’t realized the interconnectivity of the systems until those agencies became part - [Current Events](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events/) - Current Events No event found! Search Search Follow Us Contribute Learn ways to contribute to Showcase Group Learn More - [SWAG Modules](https://showcasegroup.org/swag-modules/) - SWAG Modules - [Courses](https://showcasegroup.org/courses/) - [Profile](https://showcasegroup.org/profile/) - [Modules](https://showcasegroup.org/modules/) - Our Showcase Group team represents the most passionate and dedicated individuals on the planet. Contact us at info@showcasegroup.org. - [Corporate Sponsor](https://showcasegroup.org/get-involved/corporate-sponsor/) - Levels of Corporate Sponsorship: (Come back to this) There are different ways to get involved with youth and support our broader mission of disrupting the youth detention pipeline. Events Youth Advocates as CSR Initiative Silver Gold Platinum Diamond Verbiage for the Individual sponsor Levels of Patronage Disruptor – Highest level Catalyst – - [Events](https://showcasegroup.org/events/) - [Community Partnerships](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/community-partnerships/) - [Shop](https://showcasegroup.org/get-involved/shop/) - [Residential](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/residential/) - [Education](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/education/) - [Employment](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/employment/) - [Mental Health](https://showcasegroup.org/pathways/mental-health/) ## Products - [The Black Wall Street Board Game](https://showcasegroup.org/product/the-black-wall-street-board-game/) - Remember. Relearn. Rebuild. Black Wall Street The Board Game is the new fun way for you to increase your Financial Literacy and Black History Knowledge AT THE SAME TIME! This game was inspired by the real businesses and events from Tulsa's Black Wall Street one of the most economically successful communities in American History. - [SWAG Bag](https://showcasegroup.org/product/swag-bag/) - Anti Theft Backpack Travel Camping Hiking Rucksack 15.6" inch Laptop Shoulder Bag Stylish Students Book Bag Pack with USB Charging Dimensions:12.6"x 4 x 18.9" / 32 x 10 x 48 cm (L*W*H) Max laptop size: 15.6 inches Durable: Made with durable terylene oxford and ensured for maximum durability, making the texture become ultra-durable and better ventilation not easy to deformation. Thicken Oxford's fabric bottom makes it very convenient to carry more load on your journey. Comfortable: Breathable meshed shoulder straps with plentiful sponge padding to help relieve the stress from your shoulders. The chest strap with buckle helps you lock your backpack in place securely. Anti theft design with build in USB cable for easy charging - [I am ATLANTA](https://showcasegroup.org/product/i-am-atlanta/) ## Courses - [SWAG Modules](https://showcasegroup.org/courses/swag-modules/) ## Lessons - [Module 1: Self-Awareness](https://showcasegroup.org/lessons/module-1-self-awareness-introduction/) - [Module 5: Social Skills](https://showcasegroup.org/lessons/module-5-social-skills/) - [Module 4: Empathy](https://showcasegroup.org/lessons/module-4-empathy/) - [Module 3: Motivation](https://showcasegroup.org/lessons/module-3-motivation/) - [Module 2: Self-Regulation](https://showcasegroup.org/lessons/module-2-self-regulation/) ## Topics - [Motivation](https://showcasegroup.org/topic/motivation/) - [Empathy](https://showcasegroup.org/topic/empathy/) - [Social Skills](https://showcasegroup.org/topic/social-skills/) - [Self-Regulation](https://showcasegroup.org/topic/self-regulation/) - [Self-Awareness](https://showcasegroup.org/topic/self-awareness/) ## Events - [Costume Party in the Park Youth Advocate Orientation Event.](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/costume-party-in-the-park-youth-advocate-orientation-event/) - [2020 Showcase Awards](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/2020-showcase-awards/) - Join us for our 2020 Showcase Awards: Our Tribe, Our Village, recognizing the outstanding work Showcase Group has been able to accomplish over the past year. We also celebrate tribal royalty in four amazing community leaders serving as this year's honorees. Hear from youth, parents and organizations affected by Showcase Group's social impact. - [October Youth Advocate Orientation](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/october-youth-advocate-orientation/) - [November Youth Advocate Monthly training](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/november-youth-advocate-monthly-training/) - [November Youth Advocate Orientation](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/november-youth-advocate-orientation/) - [October Youth Advocate Monthly training](https://showcasegroup.org/current-events-/october-youth-advocate-monthly-training/) ## TP Team Member - [Turnmeika Smith](https://showcasegroup.org/theplus_team_member/turnmeika-smith/) - [Jelani Washington](https://showcasegroup.org/theplus_team_member/6-jelani-washington/) - [Rob Hanselman](https://showcasegroup.org/theplus_team_member/rob-hanselman/) - [Extriara Gates](https://showcasegroup.org/theplus_team_member/3-extriaira-gates/) - [Sergio J. 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