2024 THEME: Navigating Transformative Journeys in 2024

OUR JOURNEY

Since 2009, LEAD Institute has spearheaded transformative initiatives for pre- and post-correctional facility inmates and at-risk juveniles. We’ve pioneered modernization within the Bahamas Correctional Services, integrating global best practices like Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, At-Risk Intervention, and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment System Design.

IMPACTFUL SERVCES

We’ve been a certified regional contract holder for Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) for fourteen years, delivering accredited training to critical institutions. Recognized by the Bahamas National Accreditation & Equivalency Council, we’ve been a steadfast Education Provider for the Colombo Plan International Centre for Credentialing and Education of Addiction Professionals (ICCE).

THE CHALLENGE

Modern society often falls short of reintegrating individuals post-incarceration. Lack of infrastructure for reentry leads to a vicious cycle of recidivism. Our experience reveals the struggle of those released, facing depression and frustration due to societal abandonment, highlighting the urgent need for robust reentry programs.

SOAR ANALYSIS OF L.E.A.D.

Embracing a SOAR analysis, we focus on Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results. LEAD’s strengths lie in proven success, premier community correctional services, and expertise in harm reduction. Opportunities span regional leadership, international consultancy, and
financial self-sufficiency.

PREFERRED FUTURE

Our vision includes financial self-sufficiency, an 85% budget coverage through fees and donors, and establishing a transitional living facility. We aim to measure success by achieving sustainability and raising funds for our capital development campaign.

2024 STRATEGY

“Rebirth, Reclaim, Redefine” embodies our strategic direction. Acquiring land for a Transitional Home and completing a Behavioral Healthcare facility align with our mission of holistic rehabilitation. Initiatives like The Eagles Academy, MRT expansion, Freeport Grand Bahama services, and US Operations realignment focus on transformation for inmates returning to the
Bahamas and the Caribbean.

As we navigate 2024, LEAD Institute remains committed to catalyzing positive change, fostering rehabilitation, and empowering individuals on their journey toward a redefined destiny.

For every ‘At risk’ Youth and ‘Offender’ to become a community leader and model citizen.

“To provide a cadre of competent professionals in order to design and implement evidence-based, researched driven programs for ‘At Risk’ and ‘Offender’ Communities, thus transforming them into community leaders.

We build pathways from recovery to leadership within the ‘At Risk’ and ‘Offender’ communities.

To develop, manage and administer programs to produce Certified Professionals to provide Personal and Professional Development Services

To design and implement personal and developmental programs for ‘At Risk’ and Offender Communities that will:

(i)         Transform their lives.

(ii)        Advance leadership potential.

(iii)       Facilitate positive development approaches.

To design and implement special programs to Enhance the skillset for ‘At Risk’ and Offender Communities

• Respect: We value the dignity, humanity and attributes of all individuals; and are driven to improve the quality of life for Bahamians, Americans and Citizens of the Caribbean.
• Ingenuity: We research, develop and apply new approaches, concepts and technology to develop effective and successful programs.
• Integrity: We do what we say, knowing that honor and reputation are the foundation for credibility, trust and success.
• Stewardship: We faithfully oversee, invest and leverage the time, talent and resources entrusted to us. even when no one is looking.