KRE8ivU • People. Creative skills. Brighter futures.

Our stories. Our skills. Our next step.

Through A.R.I.S.E., we explore music production and filmmaking alongside young people across North Carolina. Our projects make room for voice, collaboration, and creative practice.

Refer a Student · Universal Referral Form ↓View the A.R.I.S.E. presentation ↓

For court counselors, social workers & school resource officers

Refer a student to A.R.I.S.E.

Use the JCPC Universal Referral Form to refer a young person to the A.R.I.S.E. program.

Open & Complete the Universal Referral Form →

Open the form in Adobe Acrobat and fill out the required fields.
Download and save a copy of the completed form.
Email the completed form to Stacy@KRE8ivU.org.

Need help? Call Stacy at 336-962-5738, option 2.

Creative expressionHands-on practiceCommunity connectionSkills with purpose

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Create with music and sound

We explore recording, rhythm, editing, and the choices that give a story its sound. Young creators practice the craft while learning to explain their decisions and respond to feedback.

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Tell a story through film

We move from an idea to a storyboard, then practice camera work, sound, and editing. Each role gives us a way to contribute to a shared production.

Grow through the process

A project asks us to plan, listen, follow through, and try again. We make those skills visible through reflection and feedback rather than promising a particular personal or clinical outcome.

Start a referral conversation

Families and referral partners can use our JCPC referral information to explore the next step. Our team confirms eligibility, location, availability, and the appropriate intake process.

Start with referral information →

For schools & education partners

See how creative learning connects to NC standards.

Explore grade-band examples for music, filmmaking, digital media, and responsible AI, with standards references and assessment evidence.

Explore the educator guide →Download the free PDF · 11 pages

Explore the program

KRE8ivU A.R.I.S.E. Full Presentation

Explore the presentation to learn more about A.R.I.S.E.

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A.R.I.S.E. · JCPC program

Eyewitness News 9 features A.R.I.S.E.

This report features KRE8ivU’s A.R.I.S.E. program, funded by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) through the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) program. A.R.I.S.E. supports young people referred by juvenile justice partners, including DJJ, court counselors, school resource officers (SROs), social workers, and other referral partners.

Our team confirms eligibility, local program availability, and the appropriate referral and intake process.

Explore A.R.I.S.E. referral information →

Creative learning in practice

Watch an A.R.I.S.E. class demonstration

Explore this class demonstration and test project from our original A.R.I.S.E. page.