MCCM has supported justice-involved youth in San Diego County through specialized workshops since 2017. These workshops cover entrepreneurship, painting, music production, and rapping/spoken word.

MCCM offers programs at four San Diego Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) sites: Bayside Community, 37ECB, SOUL Academy, and Lindsay Community School. MCCM also provides art and music workshops at the Youth Transitional Campus (YTC) and East Mesa Detention Center for incarcerated youth. These centers serve youth awaiting sentencing or with sentenced cases.

MCCM teaching artists understand the unique challenges faced by this population and create a safe environment for learning, creativity, and growth. With support from JCCS, San Diego Probation, and private donations, MCCM helps these youth envision a brighter future beyond the justice system.

The Teen Performance Workshop program is an opportunity for youth from San Diego's Mid-City neighborhoods to engage in group and private instruction, hone their musical abilities and build confidence in their artistic expression. They are provided with a safe environment where they can explore their creativity and collaborate with their peers on a weekly basis. The program's highlight is the culminating live performance at Queen Bees Art and Cultural Center in North Park, where participants showcase their talent and experience the thrill of performing in front of a live audience. The program fosters teamwork, collaboration, and the development of valuable life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and creativity.

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