The President and Mrs. Bush arrive on stage at Paul Public Charter School in Washington DC Friday, April 1, 2005. The first lady introduced the president who spoke to the audience about his Helping America's Youth initiative. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson
President George W. Bush addresses an estimated 600 faith-based and community practitioners and members of the local community interested in mentoring programs and prisoner re-entry issues during an appearance Friday, April 1, 2005, at Paul Public Charter School in Washington DC. The president was promoting his Helping America's Youth initiative. White House photo by Eric Draper
The President and Mrs. Bush sit among children of prisoners, their mentors and administrators Friday, April 1, 2005, during a roundtable discussion at Paul Public Charter School in Washington DC. The president met with the kids and others as part of his Helping America's Youth initiative. White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush and 10-year-old Michaela Huberty exchange thoughts during a roundtable discussion Friday, April 1, 2005, at Paul Public Charter School in Washington DC. Michaela, a fourth-grader at Benjamin Mays Magnet School in St. Paul, Minn., is being raised by her mother while her father is in prison. As part of the President's Helping America's Youth initiative, Michaela joined the Kinship program in her hometown and gained a mentor, adding another positive adult in her life. White House photo by Eric Draper