GAME (Guidance, Awareness, Mentorship, Employment/education)

The GAME is a mobile program designed to provide comprehensive support to justice-involved Black and People of Color reintegrating into the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). In collaboration with federal and provincial institutions, Direct Your Life will implement restorative justice practices to address their multifaceted needs and promote resilient communities. They also offer 12-session workshops on mentorship, capacity building, and access to resources aimed at tackling the underlying causes of involvement in the justice system through a self-guided workbook and guided discussions. By breaking cycles of poverty, homelessness, and systemic trauma, our program empowers participants to build brighter futures. The project believes in nurturing positive habits and fostering success, essential for sustained societal reintegration.

By forging meaningful connections and offering targeted support in education and employment, they advocate for long-term positive change. The program ensures participants not only thrive individually but also contribute positively to community cohesion. Direct Your Life GAME operates within a supportive, inclusive community framework rooted in restorative justice principles.