Programs & Services
Empowering Youth. Supporting Families. Strengthening Communities.
At Pivot Empowerment Education & Recovery Society, we offer trauma-informed programs rooted in lived experience. Whether you're a young person looking for a way out, a family seeking support, or a professional wanting to better serve your community, we’re here to help.
Educational Workshops & Training
We equip communities, caregivers, and professionals with practical tools and real-world insight into addiction, trauma, and gang dynamics.
Workshops Include:
BEYOND THE STREETS – A deep dive into trauma, gang culture, and recruitment tactics
STREETWISE KIDS – Prevention education for youth on peer pressure, gangs, and digital safety
TRAUMA RECOVERY SUPPORT (TRS) – Understanding trauma, triggers, and compassionate communication
COMMUNITY SAFETY & GANG AWARENESS – Advanced training on organized crime and human trafficking
RECOVERY CONVERSATIONS – Breaking stigma around addiction and identity through lived experience
Youth Programs & Mentorship
Our youth programming blends mentorship, fitness, and life skills to build resilience and hope.
Programs Include:
GLOVES NOT GUNS (GNG) – A bi-monthly boxing-based program with mentorship, workshops, and community connection
NEW BEGINNINGS INITIATIVE (NBI) – A non-law enforcement gang exit program with ongoing mentorship and trauma-informed support
1-ON-1 MENTORSHIP – Personalized support for youth involved in or exiting gangs, addiction, or the justice system
All programs include tracking, reporting, and follow-up support for partner agencies or schools.
Speaking Engagements
We offer powerful, motivational storytelling that connects deeply with youth and professionals alike.
Available Formats:
Lived Experience Keynotes
Panel Participation
School Assemblies & Youth Events
These sessions focus on resilience, recovery, gang exit, and real-life transformation.
Consulting & Program Development
We support schools, nonprofits, and agencies in designing impactful, community-based solutions.
Services Include:
Custom program and curriculum development
Risk scans and system mapping
Policy and practice reviews
Community safety assessments
Strategic consultations and partnership planning
Add-On Services & Support
Enhance Your Program Delivery With:
Post-program check-ins
Youth resource kits (e.g., gloves, shirts, workbooks)
Outcome reporting and success stories