Moelogic offers support and training as a starting point foryouth with academic probation, criminal records, or parents in legal trouble in order to improve their outcomes.
40% of youthin Contra Costa County live at or below 300% of the FederalPoverty level. Individuals who live in poverty suffer both mental and physical healthproblems, they suffer from family and community problems, and it is harderto make a positive contribution to society.
Data from 2020shows that black youth are more likely to be arrested than theirwhite counterparts. Discrimination and exclusionary policies lead to barriers toemployment for those previously incarcerated or involved with the justice system, which perpetuates poverty.