Children of incarcertated partents are SEVEN times more likely to become involved in the criminal justice system than their peers; they are also about half as likely (33% vs. 65%) to form a secure attachment to their caregiver. The goal of Circle of Hope Mentoring program is to prevent children of incarcerated parents from entering the criminal justice system by strengthening the protective factors that promote personal and social responsibility through the establishment of one-on-one supportive mentoring relationships.