Project Ujima: Youth Services

Project Ujima serves youths ages 7-18 who are victims of peer to peer interpersonal violence who seek treatment at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Emergency Department Trauma Center for:

• Gunshot wounds
• Stabbings
• Physical assaults

Project Ujima supports youth and their families with:

• Medical follow-up with a nurse.
• Visits at the hospital and at home with community liaisons.
• School and court advocacy.
• Help with locating resources for the family.
• Mental health services for individuals and families.
• Youth development, mentoring and enrichment activities.

The average child is involved with Project Ujima for 15 months. In that time, they build self-esteem and social skills through many positive experiences, including mentoring, support groups, summer camps and more.