Punch4Pounds Inc.:
An Evidence-Based Model for Youth Development, Violence Prevention & Workforce Readiness
Punch4Pounds Inc. is a nationally scalable, evidence-based youth development and violence prevention strategy designed to reduce juvenile crime, gang involvement, and recidivism while fostering leadership, education, and career readiness.
By integrating trauma-informed mentorship, structured boxing training, and workforce development, Punch4Pounds Inc. serves as both an intervention and prevention model, equipping at-risk youth with the tools to break generational cycles of poverty, strengthen their communities, and secure a pathway to success.
Backed by state and local institutional partnerships, including Juvenile Justice of Guilford County, Work Experience Agreement with Guilford Work Next Gen program, Greensboro Police Department Office of Community Engagement, City of Greensboro Department of Community Safety, and numerous North Carolina-based organizations,
Punch4Pounds Inc. is positioned as a proven solution for youth engagement, public safety, and economic mobility.
A Holistic Framework for Safer Schools & Stronger Communities
Punch4Pounds Inc. creates positive pathways for youth through structured engagement, mentorship, and workforce training, addressing the root causes of violence and disconnection while ensuring young people have the skills, discipline, and opportunities to thrive.
Public Safety Imperative: Prevention Through Positive Youth Development
🚓 Juvenile Justice Diversion & Early Intervention: Steering justice-involved youth toward structured, positive engagement
🤝 Civic & Social Leadership: Developing strong peer networks that promote accountability and self-worth
⚖️ Conflict Resolution & Emotional Intelligence: Teaching self-discipline, anger management, and nonviolent problem-solving
📊 Impact Metrics:
🔹 90% of participants show improved behavior & reduced school infractions
🔹 Significant decline in gang affiliation & criminal activity among engaged youth
🔹 Documented reduction in school-based violence and disciplinary actions
Workforce Readiness: Disrupting Generational Poverty Through Career Pathways
🛠️ Hands-On Career Training & Workforce Exposure: Connecting youth with structured apprenticeships and employment pipelines
📚 Education & Leadership Development: Providing mentorship, career exploration, and post-secondary preparation
💰 Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment: Equipping youth with entrepreneurial skills, job readiness, and financial independence
📊 Impact Metrics:
🔹 85% increase in high school graduation & post-secondary enrollment
🔹 Job placement through workforce development & trade apprenticeships
🔹 Youth transitioning from justice system involvement to long-term employment
Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Well-Being: Developing Champions in Life
🧠 Trauma-Informed Programming: Teaching youth how to process adversity and develop resilience
💡 Mentorship & Academic Support: Guiding youth toward constructive personal and academic goals
💪 Healing Through Movement: Boxing provides an outlet for stress relief, focus, and emotional regulation
📊 Impact Metrics:
🔹 90% of youth report increased self-confidence & emotional control
🔹 Educators observe heightened focus, on-task behaviors, and reduced aggression
🔹 Youth develop goal-setting, time management, and leadership skills that translate into life success
90% of our youth had fewer “negative behavior” infractions during instructional time
90% increased regular school attendance
90% of our youth received Tutoring/Mentoring Services
90% of our youth participated in After-school programming
100% of our youth participated in intro to US Amateur's Boxing