Step-Up is working hard to bring back the No Entry program, which is focused on working with youth to address factors that often lead to incarceration with the goal of diverting participants from becoming involved in the criminal legal system to begin with. Previously receiving acclaim from Mayor Joe Hogsett, this program worked in partnership with two Indianapolis High Schools to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline through early intervention. While some tangible goals of No Entry are to help students recover academic credits, graduate, and move on to thriving careers, these goals cannot be achieved without addressing stressors in our students’ lives. As such, staff are trained to mentor students to grow in areas of self-care, coping skills, anger management, and resilience. They also emphasize the importance of mental and physical health. Ultimately, the goal of No Entry is simple: we reroute futures seemingly destined for incarceration by illuminating a new path toward success. We look forward to making this program bigger and better in 2024.