Richard A. McKissick Memorial DAWN Program

Richard A. McKissick Memorial DAWN Program is sponsored by City of Jacksonville, Florida. Provides funding for programs that assist individuals in crisis situations in Jacksonville.

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McKissick Memorial Dawn Program "When participants are moved to a more responsible level of behavior, it not only improves their lives, it also makes neighborhoods safer and saves the taxpayers thousands of dollars that would have to be spent on incarcerating them repeatedly." - Mr. Richard McKissick, Program Founder Richard A.

McKissick Memorial DAWN Program Core Components To assist our students in completing their educational goals all while changing their mindset and showing them the endless possibilities of a positive and productive life outside of the criminal justice system. The program is readily available to provide services to Male and Female participants regardless of their ethnic or socio-economic status.

Adopting a “one-room schoolhouse” strategy, classroom instructors work in the jail to help participants earn their High School Diploma. We seek to provide participants with job readiness training and life skills coaching. Instilling these skills will assist them to make better choices and to improve their chances for success.

Antonio Starke, Manager, Community Based Initiatives For general questions or inquiries about the Richared A. McKissick DAWN Program, please email us at DAWNProgram@coj. net .