Our History How WhyTry Started The WhyTry Program is based on the life experiences of our founder, Christian Moore, and what he learned from his informal foster mother, Mrs. Patricia Jackson. Christian came from a very challenging home environment with parents who struggled with mental health issues. Christian was diagnosed at a young age with ADHD […]
What Malala Yousafzai Can Teach Us About Street Resilience About Malala Yousafzai In October of 2014, Malala Yousafzai became, at the age of 17, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. “Malala” has quickly become one of the most recognized names and faces in the world. She is the center of a worldwide movement for
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Ask A Trainer: WhyTry Corrections and Implementation in Justice System Settings Introduction – Story from a Trainer I was first introduced to the WhyTry program in 2002. At that time I had been a Juvenile Probation Officer for 14 years. When I saw the visual metaphors used and key concepts emphasized in WhyTry, I knew immediately that
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3 Creative Tips for Getting Students Excited Before School Starts Back Up Again Introduction While you may be dreading the return of school this fall, chances are your students haven’t even thought about it. This makes for a great opportunity for you! Are you ready to get them – and yourself – excited about the
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2017 Resilience in Action Award – Kimberly Boyd Introduction “What are we going to do with you – throw you in the trash can? Are you ever going to amount to anything?” While many others facing these questions would shut down, young Kimberly Boyd made a choice. I know for a fact I’m going to become
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