Incarceration to Success (I2S)

Incarceration to Success Program

The Incarceration to Success (I2S) Program started as a pilot in 2004. This program provides transitional living services for specifically chosen probation youth, ages 16-19, completing their period of incarceration in Monterey County’s Youth Center in Salinas, California.

I2S Program Details

  • I2S provides 24-hour residential and rehabilitation services in a highly structured program that includes school, work and community service
  • Youth live in a supervised residence with a house manager and clearly stated rules
  • Youth must obey their “probation terms”
  • Youth are “graded” daily on attitude and respect for self and others
  • Youth are provided with mental health counseling if required
  • Youth learn anger management skills
  • Youth may complete high school or GED
  • Appropriate employment is encouraged and career paths are explored
  • Positive role modeling and integration back into the community
  • Sobriety is required and I2S youth may be drug or alcohol tested at any time
  • The Peacock Acres I2S Program currently has a success rate of 70%

I2S youth live in residential neighborhoods in Monterey County, California.

Meet Sam

Meet Sam…

17-year-old Sam is contributing to the success of our I2S Family. Sam has been in foster care since he was five years old. With his extended family’s gang affiliation it was no surprise that Sam was in and out of Juvenile Hall from the time he was twelve. At 16 Sam was convicted of auto theft and sentenced to one year’s incarceration at the Youth Center in Salinas, CA.

While incarcerated, Sam displayed a high degree of cooperation, worked hard in the onsite school and seemed to be wanting something better out of life. As Sam’s release date drew nearer his case manager from the Youth Center began working on his post-incarceration plan. Everyone knew if Sam were to be returned home, he would likely re-offend. Sam was referred to Peacock Acres’ Incarceration to Success residential program to keep him going in the right direction.

Today Sam is doing great! He earned his high school diploma and began working 30-hours per week in an apprenticeship-like position with a local electrician. Concurrently, he attends classes at Hartnell College but night classes are still not possible because he must continue to obey the terms of his probation. Sam has supervised visitation with selected family members and he is proud of his accomplishments and the independent living (and thinking) skills he is developing.

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