Events Gallery – Respect Is Just a Minimum

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Traffic Stop Safety & Awareness Session

The 40th JDC – Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program hosted a powerful Traffic Stop Safety & Awareness Session, and our students showed up ready to learn!

Our students gained real-life knowledge on how to stay safe, understand their rights, and handle traffic stops with confidence and respect.This is what strong community partnership looks like.

Teen Money Smart Workshop

The 40th JDC – Respect is Just a Minimum Youth Program, founded by Judge N. Lewis, is hosting our Teen Money Smart Workshop and your attendance is expected!

Come learn real-life money skills that will help you now and in the future:

Checking vs. Savings

Debit vs. Credit

How to avoid debt

How to start building wealth early

East St. John High School Open House

We were proud to participate in the Spring Open House alongside so many incredible families, staff, alumni, supporters, and community partners!

As a reminder, 40th JDC—Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program proudly serves the youth of St. John the Baptist, with a focus on health competency, empathetic understanding, conflict resolution, and financial literacy.

Go Wildcats!

Financial Literacy Workshop

The 40th JCD-Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop to help YOU level up your money skills

Learn how to:

Manage your money

Budget & save smarter

Know the difference between needs vs. wants

Plan for your future

Tour of New Orleans

40th JDC-Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program is getting ready for our Tour of New Orleans!

Date: Saturday, March 28

Our goal is to empower students with knowledge so they can understand communities and make informed decisions about the future.

Financial Literacy + Awareness = Power

Live at Hell's Kitchen!

Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program partnered with East St. John High School’s Literary Club for a special cultural experience. Students attended the Broadway production of Hell’s Kitchen at the Saenger Theatre and enjoyed a celebratory dinner at Copeland’s.

We extend our sincere thanks to the students for their enthusiasm and great behavior, to the parents for their continued support, and to the chaperones for their time and dedication in making this memorable evening possible.

First Aid & CPR Training

The 40th JDC Court – Respect Is Just the Minimum Youth Program students proudly completed two impactful days of CPR certification training.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing nurses, Krystal Placide -Taylor and Eshonte Huntley for their dedication, expertise, and partnership in making this program a success. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the literary club sponsors, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Porter, for partnering with us and investing in our students’ growth. Special thanks to Principal Jackson (ESJH) and Principal Brown (WSJH) for their continued support and commitment to youth development.

Healthy Heart - Healthy Life

Today’s session focused on taking control of your health one heartbeat at a time. We explored what blood pressure numbers really mean, discussed lifestyle strategies for keeping your readings in a healthy range, and looked at how diet, stress, and exercise affect your heart. We also covered the proper way to check your blood pressure at home so you can stay informed and in control.

Painting Your Emotions

“Painting Your Emotions as a Form of Communication” with Dana Bardell-Wallace and Charlie Rousseve was incredible!
Our youth showed up with honesty and creativity, transforming their emotions into powerful artwork as part of the 40th JDC – Respect Is Just a Minimum Youth Program. The room was filled with color, conversation, and real connection.

Resume Building Workshop

The class covered essential tips like tailoring resumes to job descriptions, showcasing achievements with clear, quantifiable results, and polishing resumes to achieve a professional finish. The students left feeling much more confident about creating resumes that truly stand out!

Hygiene, STDs and STIs

Today’s session highlighted the importance of personal hygiene and understanding STDs and STIs in maintaining overall health and well-being.