Alternatives
Richelle Santos is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Dominican University, where Richelle was actively involved as a Peer LEADer from May 2019 to June 2021. Currently serving as a Youth Advocate at Alternatives since December 2023, Richelle previously worked as a 911 Telecommunicator at the Mundelein Police Department from August to December 2023. Other notable positions include Prevention & Education Coordinator at the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center from October 2022 to August 2023, Behavioral Therapist at North Shore Pediatric Therapy for a brief period in early 2022, and Case Manager Intern at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago from August 2021 to January 2022.
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Alternatives
Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. We provide Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health services to young people in Chicago. Our programs and services are offered from our locations in Uptown and Washington Park and through partnerships with 50 schools and a dozen partnering youth service agencies. We envision young people, free. Free from oppression, free in their identities, and free to pursue their wildest ambitions.