National research shows that kids exposed to legal education are less likely to break the law, and at FLY we find that when youth know better they do better. Additionally, FLY has found that by adding positive adult role models and intensive case management youth are more likely to make positive, long-term changes.

Another reason FLY programs have proven so successful is that the programs were designed by incarcerated youth. FLY continuously improves its programs based on the feedback of youth participants.

The Law Programs teach at-risk youth about the law and consequences of crime. They help teens build life skills such as empathy, problem solving, and anger management.

The Mentoring Program provides positive role models for youth and helps them make healthy decisions and overcome addictions.

The Leadership Training Program is a year long program in which FLY law and mentor program graduates design and complete community service projects while working with a case manager.