Juvenile Justice Ministry

The juvenile justice system impacts young people navigating difficult circumstances, often shaped by trauma, broken environments, and critical life decisions. This category provides faith-based resources, mentorship insights, and practical guidance for reaching justice-involved youth—helping them find redemption, rebuild their identity, and discover hope and purpose through Christ-centered support.

Cameo: From Incarceration to Influence

Cameo found himself locked up in a juvenile detention center as a teenager but found that God’s transformative presence wasn’t bound by bars and fences.

Youth Talk Sheets: The Life of Jesus Christ

Youth Talk Sheets: youth ministry resources that get young people talking about issues and discussing faith, and the Bible.

Outreach Ideas: Birthday Cakes for Juvenile Inmates

Outreach‬ Ideas: Contact your local juvenile detention center and find out if any of the youth have a birthday coming up. Bake them a cake!

Dead Serious Youth Ministry Resource

After being in and out of juvy and having his brother murdered while he was locked up, Patrick Davis came to a place of desperation while in a juvenile prison.

On The Rebound: Basketball Ministry Resource

Regi’s story is a relevant outreach resource for basketball ministry, juvenile detention centers, urban youth ministry, and recovery programs.

What the Bible Says About Juvenile Detention Center Ministry

What does the Bible say about juvenile detention center ministry? Read about God’s heart toward the incarcerated youth and their families.

IMAGO: Images That Teach

We’ve all heard it before: a picture is worth a thousand words. Some of the best communicators in history taught using images and word pictures.

Joe’s Story: From Gangs to God

Joe got involved with drugs, gangs, and delinquency, at a very early age. His life was on a reckless and self-destructive pace until an unlikely encounter in a juvenile detention center.

“A wonderful ministry that serves children here and abroad. I first met the founder, Jimmy Larche, when he came to visit my church during mission conference. Since then I have served at Breakaway’s summer camp for trauma-impacted kids, as well as the sports in ministry in Dominican Republic. Jimmy has a powerful testimony that drives him to reach out with the love of God to kids who are struggling like he once was.”

Tyler

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My father was incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”

Lacey

“This camp has been wonderful. You have helped me to find Jesus, the Lord. I have let Jesus into my heart. You have so many amazing people here and you have given me so much hope. God has given us all a chance to know and love each other. Thank you so much and I hope that I can keep coming back to camp.”

Maya

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”