About

Rhythmic Pathways was specifically designed and proven to meet the unique needs of justice-involved youth and those living in neighborhoods with high rates of incarceration by using a marching, rhythm, and drumming musical education curriculum that builds social-emotional learning skills, provides a re-entry pathway to a healthy community, and aims to reduce recidivism.

​RP operates within the juvenile justice center and provides a seamless re-entry path from incarceration to stability. Students will have the opportunity to continue drumming with RCP at the Hayward Adult School when they are released on probation, and as they progress through the HAS program, they may have the opportunity to perform and work in the entertainment group.

​The program not only addresses a dramatic lack of music education and social-emotional skill development opportunities for incarcerated youth, but also provides safe, character-building opportunities when eligible for release. 

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