Abraxas Leadership Development Program

Overview

Since its inception in 1994, LDP has worked to instill leadership skills, promote accountability and develop competencies in youth. Guided by the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES), LDP places emphasis on the following Youth Level of Service (YLS) domains: Personality/Behavior, Peer Relations, Education & Academic Skills, Leisure, Recreation & Community Engagement. Abraxas Leadership Development Program specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Leadership Program, Leadership Experiential Adventure Program (L.E.A.P.), Aggression Replacement Training (ART), and Gender Specific Programming. They also offer additional services such as On-site licensed private school (elementary and secondary), Substance abuse education and prevention, and Family Conferencing. L.E.A.P. provides experiential learning opportunities, adventure-based programming, community service, restitution, vocational programming, and workforce development opportunities for youth. Adventure Activities Include Team builders; Trust Building; Low Challenge Course; High Challenge Course; 600\' Zip Line; Rock Climbing; Rappelling; Canoeing; Back Packing; Historical Tour Trips; Overnight Camping; and Caving. Vocational and Workforce Development Activities Include: Horticulture/Landscaping & Design; Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance; Microsoft certifications; Red Cross certifications; OSHA 10 certifications; Career planning and soft skill development. All youth make a portfolio illustrating their accomplishments and skills developed while at the program. At the Abraxas Leadership Development Program, The Sanctuary Model is utilized as a framework for treatment through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. Experience Challenge, Experience Change, Experience Success.