Research Paper On The Garden Of Roses

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The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is hosting a brunch for a diverse group of teen girls engaged in the New York City justice system on Saturday, June 3rd. At the brunch the young women accompanied by a parent and our guardian, will meet with mentors in an effort to assist in preparing them for future career opportunities.
The Garden of Roses is a year-long program designed to support the development of court involved young women and offers engaging and dynamic activities to assist them in making better decisions to successfully move off of the criminal justice system.
Last year over 100 young women joined Deborah Williams, PhD., founder of NBA Behind the Bench and WNBA Legend Kym Hampton for what was a memorable day. This

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