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The Cornerman Movement™
Trauma-Informed Youth Mentorship & Justice Advocacy
Every Fighter Needs a Corner. Every Youth Deserves One.
The Cornerman Movement is a trauma-informed, justice-rooted initiative that ensures no young person ever fights alone. Through this model, we build intentional "Fight Corners" around system-impacted youth, surrounding them with a team committed to healing, empowerment, and advocacy.
Each Fight Corner includes:
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A Cornerman (mentor) who offers steady guidance and life coaching
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A Cutman (healer) who provides emotional care and trauma-informed support
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A Referee (justice ally) who ensures fairness, access, and systemic navigation
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A Fighter — a young person navigating life with courage, capacity, and community
Together, they form a relational ecosystem where youth don’t just survive — they rise.
Who Benefits from This Youth Mentorship Program
The Cornerman Movement supports youth ages 13–21 who are:
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Navigating trauma, instability, or identity formation
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In need of consistent mentorship and community support
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At risk of system involvement or school exclusion
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Seeking guidance, healing, or advocacy to pursue their goals
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Identified as "students at promise" in need of restorative care and champions
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Identified as "students at promise" with high suspension risk
How You Can Join The Movement
Because every youth faces challenges — from trauma to school pushout — let’s be the ones who stand in their corner with mentorship, healing, and justice.
Refer A Youth
Help connect a young person to a team that believes in them. We match each youth with their own Fight Corner.
Join The Movement.
Become A Waymaker
Whether you’re a mentor, healer, advocate, or educator, your presence matters. Complete the Waymaker Reflection and discover your role.
Champion The Model
Partner with us to embed Fight Corners into schools, courts, churches, and community programs.
