Forget the revolution. We need an
Forge Evolution empowers youth to develop resiliency through inspiration, accountability, and connection to create a stronger community.
Teen Court
Classes, panels, and trials | Times & dates vary
Behavioral Health Services
Therapy Services offered Monday - Friday.
WhyForge?
Empowering youth. Forging community.
In 2019, Forge Evolution staff & board members began looking into the needs of the teens to see if there were programs available to help with those needs. Teen Court made the decision to grow our programs. We are still Teen Court but now we also can work with youth before they are in contact with police. Forge Evolution provides prevention programs & resiliency training to youth between the ages of 10-19. In 2023, Forge Evolution created Behavioral Health Services to offer access to both Teen Court and Forge youth.
this program gave teenagers the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and grow
– A participant upon finishing the Teen Court program
Forging connection.
The Forge Program isn’t just here for teens! We serve our parents as well by teaching their kids about owning up to your mistakes, having a listening ear, and growing to be their best self through different programs. These skills allow you & your child to communicate easier, discuss difficult situations you teen is dealing with, and bring a sense of community into your own home.
Empowering parents
Forge Evolution provides the knowledge and help every parental figure needs to connect with their teen, as a family and as a friend.
- Understand how to talk to your teen when they’re frustrated or shut down.
- Understand the real reasons as to why your teen is acting out
- Understand the technology and apps that your kids are using & how to keep them safe online
Engaging youth
Forge Evolution recognizes each and every youth we see as the amazing, unique individual they are! We want to make sure Colorado Springs teens have the tools they need to be the best they can be!
- Learn important life skills from other teens and adults.
- Ask those "dumb" questions without judgement
- Meet new people, make new friends, find new supports
We are more than defendants.
We are Teen Court.
Forge Evolution is Teen Court with 2 bonus programs incorporated within. As Forge Evolution expands to serve a greater number of youth, the Teen Court program continues to be the primary focus of Forge Evolution by helping teens who come in contact with police. Our Teen Court program is for those needing structured support and one for those needing support at a pace they set. In addition, Behavioral Health Services will be offered to all Teen Court youth.
Meet Robert
One-time defendant and full-time son.
Referred to the Teen Court program for possession of marijuana in 2019, Robert is a 14 year old who made a mistake. Listen to his story about his time with the Teen Court program and what he thought about his classes.
Join the evolution.
So you’re interested in Forge Evolution but don’t know where to start? There are so many ways to get involved and support Forge Evolution as we serve our community.
Donate
Your donation helps Forge Evolution give teens and their families the ability to take our programs at a cost their family can afford.
$50 can provide...
scholarships for a teen to go through a Teen Court class
$100 can provide...
five sessions of our Forge program
$500 can provide...
best practice training to our 180+ volunteers
Volunteer
Volunteering with Forge Evolution programs allow you to work with other teens and give back to the community.
- Join a panel of my peers for a mock trial.
- Be a positive influence to help other teens
- Add Teen Court to my future college and scholarship applications
- Act as a case manager for Peer Panels.
- Be a mentor for the student attorneys at Trials.
- Be a positive influence to help teens