To North Carolina now where Judy Woodruff visited a project aimed at restoring social trust,

part of a broader national effort to boost civic engagement. Judy's report is part of her

ongoing series, America at a crossroads.

They gathered in a backyard in Raleigh on a recent Thursday night to play games, check in on their recent

ups and downs and reflect on what it means to be a man, on emotions, and on identity.

What is healthy masculinity?

I'd love to hear your unfiltered thoughts.

This is one of journeymen's J-groups that meets twice a month,

part of their broader mission to create a circle of trust to foster connection and character

among young men.

When I was 12, I was really angry a lot, easily frustrated, and I would lash out. It was a new experience to be in a

circle of people and to be asked to talk about things that I never really talked about before.

17-year-old Tristan Neal joined Journeyman five years ago. He says it has helped shape who he's become.

There's the idea that to be a man, you have to be stoic and strong and to not show what you're

feeling. And that really takes a toll on your mental health and your emotional health when you're

sort of just bottling everything up and pretending like it's fine.

Founded in 2013, the nonprofit focuses on building strong relationships and trust between the

boys and their mentors.

It also focuses on emotional development, teaching them how to express their feelings,

and addressing some of the root

causes of anti-social behavior and poor academic performance.

A key milestone is its annual Rights of Passage Adventure Weekend.

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