Amira Scott, a participant of the Step Up program, gives a tour Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, of her new Allentown apartment and reacts sitting on her bed in her own bedroom. She will share the apartment with ...

The Stepping Up Ohio Initiative countywide meeting took place virtually Feb. 5 to examine programs available for those with substance abuse and mental health disorders who frequently are incarcerated ...

The Empowerment Network and the City of Omaha are working to extend the Step-Up Program beyond summer, offering teens ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, annually, an estimated 2 million people suffering from serious mental illnesses are booked into local jails across the United States. It’s a growing ...