To offer genuine alternatives (to repeat criminal activity) to youth who have been involved with the juvenile justice system. To promote academic success (growth) among youth whose families are or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. To encourage & positively influence the families of youth involved with the juvenile justice system. To promote mental and relational health among youth and the families of youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system. To promote positive community involvement with the JIFF program including: connecting a community mentor with each JIFF participant. To offer youth and the families of youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system the opportunity to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.