Goodwill’s LifeLaunch program, designed to break the cycle of poverty, crime and incarceration in America, graduated 12 Diersen Substance Abuse Program residents. The six-week class, made possible by a $4 million federal grant, is operated in four other locations across the nation and focuses on Attitude, Dependability, Conflict Resolution, Self-Preservation, Safety, and Team Building. The overall objective of LifeLaunch is to protect community safety through the successful reintegration of offenders and to ensure they become responsible citizens, are provided with employment and education opportunities, and sustain a stable residence.
