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Father Barkett wrote a letter of support for CourtVision International and its GameChangers conflict resolution program. CourtVision uses sports to educate and empower youth, teaching them to transform conflict in their communities. Its GameChangers program uses basketball and classroom lessons over one week to build conflict resolution skills like inclusion and fair play. CourtVision conducted the program at the juvenile facility where Father Barkett works, and the students benefited with reduced negative behavior and increased communication and problem-solving abilities. Father Barkett fully supports CourtVision's efforts to help more youth in detention centers.

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Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center Judge Theresa Dellick Fr. James Barkett Chaplain/CBT Administrator 300 E. Scott St. Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Office: 330-740-2244 ex. 6481 Fax: 330-740-2003 17 October 2016 Mr. Robert Pecchio CourtVision International To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the organization CourtVision International and its GameChangers conflict resolution program. CourtVision International is a youth development organization that uses sports for education and enrichment purposes. The mission of the organization is to empower young people to transform conflict and "change the game" in their communities while simultaneously encouraging the inclusion of a youth perspective in the affairs of these communities. Specifically, the CourtVision International's GameChangers program is a one-week, intensive program that integrates a conflict resolution process curriculum with an innovative use of basketball gameplay and classroom discussion to promote inclusion, fair play, and the development of soft skills. Students engage in multiple experiential- learning modules in which they have the agency to change and alter the rules of gameplay to facilitate conflict resolution skill-building objectives in a directed and non- competitive framework. The CourtVision International team conducted their GameChangers program at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, (where I am both the CBT Administrator and Chaplain), from August 1-4, 2016. The students at our facility thoroughly benefited from this program, reporting very positive results such as a reduction in negative behavior, increased confidence in communication skills, and increased ability to find the common ground with the other party in conflict scenarios. I fully support the efforts of CourtVision International as they seek to reach more youth in detention facilities and as they seek external funding for their programming. I believe the CourtVision International organization and its conflict resolution programming would be beneficial to any student seeking to lead a productive, empowered life. Thank you, Father Barkett

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  • 1. Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center Judge Theresa Dellick Fr. James Barkett Chaplain/CBT Administrator 300 E. Scott St. Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Office: 330-740-2244 ex. 6481 Fax: 330-740-2003 17 October 2016 Mr. Robert Pecchio CourtVision International To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the organization CourtVision International and its GameChangers conflict resolution program. CourtVision International is a youth development organization that uses sports for education and enrichment purposes. The mission of the organization is to empower young people to transform conflict and "change the game" in their communities while simultaneously encouraging the inclusion of a youth perspective in the affairs of these communities. Specifically, the CourtVision International's GameChangers program is a one-week, intensive program that integrates a conflict resolution process curriculum with an innovative use of basketball gameplay and classroom discussion to promote inclusion, fair play, and the development of soft skills. Students engage in multiple experiential- learning modules in which they have the agency to change and alter the rules of gameplay to facilitate conflict resolution skill-building objectives in a directed and non- competitive framework. The CourtVision International team conducted their GameChangers program at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, (where I am both the CBT Administrator and Chaplain), from August 1-4, 2016. The students at our facility thoroughly benefited from this program, reporting very positive results such as a reduction in negative behavior, increased confidence in communication skills, and increased ability to find the common ground with the other party in conflict scenarios. I fully support the efforts of CourtVision International as they seek to reach more youth in detention facilities and as they seek external funding for their programming. I believe the CourtVision International organization and its conflict resolution programming would be beneficial to any student seeking to lead a productive, empowered life. Thank you, Father Barkett