Rising Scholars / Youth Justice
Students who have experienced the criminal justice system can face significant barriers to academic and career success. Rising Scholars welcomes all students, including those who are incarcerated, those who have experienced incarceration in the past, and those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Butte College program for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and system-impacted students is proud to be a part of the Rising Scholars Network.
Services
Counseling
Our dedicated Rising Scholars counselor understands the unique challenges justice-impacted students may face and provides individualized support in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. From enrollment to graduation and beyond, we're here to help you build a path toward your educational and career goals.
Rising Scholars Center
The Rising Scholars Center includes meeting space, computer stations, access to counselors, and the opportunity to relax and interact with others.
Rising Scholars Club
A student-led group established to provide guidance, information and support to incarcerated, formerly incarcerated and system impacted students (those who have experienced the effects of incarceration). Activities include regular meetings, community volunteer work, campus and community events, and local and statewide advocacy.
Access Services
Complete our interest form to find out more about Rising Scholars. Information you share is confidential and will only be seen by the rising scholars team.
Currently enrolled Rising Scholars may be eligible for limited emergency resources to assist with urgent needs such as:
- Emergency grants
- Gas cards or Visa cards
- Bus passes or transportation support
Students seeking assistance should complete a short support request form. A Rising Scholars staff member will follow up to assess need and provide next steps.
Help Support Rising Scholars Students
The Rising Scholars Program supports formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted students as they pursue education, personal growth, and career pathways at Butte College.
If you identify as an ally and would like to support our students, donations help provide:
- Emergency student support for barriers related to employment and reentry
- Award and achievement celebrations
- School supplies and student success resources
Every contribution helps create opportunities, reduce barriers, and support student success.
Youth Justice Initiative
The Butte College Rising Scholars Youth Justice Initiative is an investment in youth impacted by the juvenile justice system. The project serves youth who are currently detained or attending alternative schools, as well as youth who have been in contact with Juvenile Probation.The goal of the project is to offer these youth an opportunity to create solid pathways to higher education and careers, and thereby reduce recidivism, change students' lives, and strengthen the local community.
Upon enrolling at Butte College, students are supported as they participate in the college orientation process; apply for financial aid; connect with EOPS, TRIO, and DSPS as appropriate; create Education Plans; enroll in classes; and embark on their higher education journey. As part of their transition to college, students will be welcomed into the Rising Scholars student club and will receive all existing wrap-around supports provided by the program. Youth Justice Initiative students share a dedicated space with the Butte College Rising Scholars program.
This program is intended for Justice-Involved Youth. A Justice-Involved Youth is someone currently involved in, or previously involved in, the juvenile justice system. This may include being arrested, detained, placed in juvenile hall, or being on juvenile probation. It also includes young adults under the age of 26 who have been impacted by the juvenile justice system and have not been impacted by the adult carceral system. If this description fits your experience, we encourage you to continue completing the JotForm application.
Hours and Location
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Learning Resource Center 137 (LRC 137)
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Rising Scholars Team
Resources
Category
Student BelongingAudience
- Future
- Current
- Former/Returning
Complete our online form if you're interested in finding out more about Rising Scholars. Information you share is confidential and will only be seen by the Rising Scholars team.