📢 Truth Watch: CJCJ Youth Spotlight: Lalime X, DDAP

Name & Age: Lalime X, I’m 16 years old

How long have you been connected with DDAP through your case manager Carlos? I’ve been connected with Carlos since April 2024 and that was when I had my first interaction with the court/​the system.

What has Carlos helped you with since you’ve worked with him? Carlos has helped me with connections from getting a summer job, to also connecting me with some real estate agents since I am interested in real estate. He’s also helped me by giving me advice and clarifying things I didn’t understand from time to time. He’s helped have a better outlook on things that go on in life. He’s also helped me by being a phenomenal mentor towards me and finding every way to help me become a better person.

What are some of your interests & goals? My interest are videos games, socializing, and being outside with friends and associates. My goal is to become financially free so I can enjoy my time how I want, and also to help my family, friends, and the community.

When do you get off probation? April of 2025

Do you have a favorite subject in school? I don’t really have a favorite subject, but if I had to choose it would be p.e because I like playing sports and fun activities.

Where do you see yourself in the next few years? I see myself being an improved person, learning from my mistakes. I see myself making wise money decisions and using my network to the best of my abilities. I see myself still connected with all my mentors and asking for advice still, then also looking out for my family and friends. I also see myself being financially stable and independent and also possibly in an HBCU or trading school.

Favorite quote: ​“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything”. — Malcolm X