Checkmate To A Better Future
Chess is Life is Chess
Designed to introduce the game of chess to residents in the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center, aiming to foster:
Cognitive Development, Strategic Thinking and Behavioral Improvement
The program seeks to equip residents in juvenile detention centers with skills essential for personal growth and social integration. Through chess, we aim to provide a disciplined yet enjoyable activity that can lead to positive behavioral changes and offer a metaphorical reflection of life’s choices and challenges.
Expected Outcomes over time for those who continue to participate in Chess:
Improved cognitive and decision-making Increased patience and focus
Development of forward-thinking and consequence evaluation abilities
Enhanced communication and social interaction skills.
The program is structured around four core units, each with specific learning objectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of chess fundamentals while paralleling life skills such as decision-making, foresight, and consequence management.
