According to an article published by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice operates 28 correctional centers with nearly 400 occupants. One such center is the Middlesboro Group Home, with youth from all areas of Kentucky. The Middlesboro Group Home typically has between 5-10 youth in their facility at any given time. Charges and violations of each youth varies, but most are behavioral issues, as stated by the alternative school staff  During the school day, these youth attend classes at the alternative school, operated by the Middlesboro Independent School system. Bell County 4-H was asked to provide programs to the group home, with character education being the most requested. Character Counts, a character building program that incorporates trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship was introduced to the group home students. The Bell County Cooperative Extension staff was able to conduct six lessons with the group. Different character traits were discussed each week. It was obvious that the students were translating the material into their daily lives after each lesson. The youth were also able to analyze if their choices included having character, or lack of. Their teachers and correctional officers also noted differences in the youth. One correctional officer stated, “I’m excited that you are here to assist these young men. We can really tell a difference in them at the group home.” Prior to the character education program, only about 10% of the youth had a solid understanding of what character is, compared to over 90% at the conclusion of the program.