As a young man, Reginald Washington found himself involved with gangs with no awareness of alternative ways to deal with his anger. He founded Project AWARE to teach young people the emotional literacy skills he wish he had back then. Experienced and Certified Mr. Washington is a certified trainer in Restorative Practices and a certified Community Mentor, with over a decade of experience working with youth in San Diego County. He has been trained by recognized agencies such as the National Institute of Corrections, San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, US Attorney’s Office, and the National Conflict Resolution Center, among others Recognized and Trusted Reginald has been recognized by the San Diego County Sherriffs Department for his contributions to their Youth Academy, and by the California Crime Prevention Officers Association for promoting public safety.
Our Vision is to create a healthy environment where students can safely express their feelings, and learn healthy ways to deal with struggles.
Our program is designed to give youth the tools they need to manage their reactions to life events, resulting in more effective ways of thinking and behaving. We have over twelve years of experience specializing in alternative programs for at-risk youth.