PESA By the Numbers

A Snapshot of 2020

  • 157 Peer Support Panels

  • 93 Educational Programs

  • 45 Student Interns

  • 7,505 Volunteer Hours

  • 46 School Partnerships

  • 11,059 Student Participants

  • 221,554 Hours of Student Engagement

  • 10 Years of Service

What People Are Saying

We invited those who offer their time and dedication to provide a word or expression that best describes their experience with the organization. This is what they said:

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“PESA has helped me become more aware of real life social problems, and has taught me how to work as a group to challenge them head-on and help make our communities a better place.”

—David Nargizyan, Teen Court Alumni

 

“I love working with PESA because it empowers youth by bringing forth higher education and better futures in critical areas of our community. I love that I can help be the change”

— Stephanie Santillan, Teen Court Alumni

 

“I found myself learning about law, politics, civic engagement. It got me out of my comfort zone. Prior to this, I had been a quiet, shy person. But now, I love talking to students, giving them insight about Teen Court. It was such a beneficial experience. That’s where my own engagement and advocacy began.”

-Jesus Gonzalez, Teen Court Alumni

“PESA is the gold standard for mentoring and educating minors on a variety of topics and life skills. PESA utilizes college and graduate school students to improve the physical and mental health of minors by creating an inclusive, safe space. The opportunities elevate the importance of communication, active listening, promoting self-worth, inclusion and the importance of personal goals.”

-Honorable Collette Serio: Assistant Director of the Judge David S. Wesley LASC Teen Court Program

 

“Prior to interning with PESA, I had no idea that there was an organization that provided minors with a second chance and offered support services rather than labeling them.”

— Melisa Santiago, MSW Intern

 

“My involvement with PESA has given me a clear sense of why I want to become an attorney and help my community.”

-Leandra Argott, Teen Court Alumni