Ms. Armstrong has launched The Eric R. Villines Advocacy Institute to fill an important void for parents and communities across the State. The Eric R. Villines Advocacy is a nonprofit arm of Diamond Development, Inc. and is named in memory of Kimberly Armstrong’s 16-year old son.
Ms. Armstrong won a bitter-sweet battle against the Maryland juvenile justice system to save her teenage son from a 25-year life sentence. She – ultimately - lost his life to the violent streets of Baltimore.
Mission:
To empower and educate parents, at- risk youth, and organizations on violence intervention & prevention, juvenile justice issue's , policies, and provide hands-on advocacy support and trainings to stakeholders in the juvenile, and criminal justice system.
Make A Donation Eric R. Villines Advocacy Institute is dedicated in memory of Kimberly Armstrong's 16 year old son and to all of our children / youth who have lost their lives due to violence.
If you are interested in being a part of an new era of authors or would like to submit a story / or article about your life, or your experience with the juvenile justice system, school systems and other social adversities or if you would like to make suggestion for another topic.
Please visit:
www.ervjuvenilejustice.blogspot.com
http://ervaiparentsmd.ning.com
For More Information On Advocacy Trainings or Speaking Engagements on Violence Prevention and Intervention.
Contact
Kimberly M. Armstrong @ERVAI
1*800*485*8214 ex 45
