Program Description
Diversion offers youth, who have been cited for a violation of the law, the opportunity to "make it right" in their community. Youth and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are assessed and given directive(s) to help them make better decisions.
This program is open to families in crisis needing services. Call for an assessment appointment.
Eligibility
Self/Family referral-17 years or younger at time of offense.
Services
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Assessments and Referrals
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Anger Management and S.T.O.P.P. classes.
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Counseling Information
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Community Referrals/ Information
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Real Talk: Six-hour class designed to: engage teenagers and parents regarding drug and alcohol issues and enhance communication between parents and teens.
Cost
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There is an assessment fee of $25 charged for Diversion with an addtional fee of $45.00 required if the S.T.O.P.P. Class is assigned.
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The Anger Management Classes require an assessment fee based on income level along with a fee of $10 per class for the 8 class curriculum.
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For Real Talk a $60.00 fee is required for a six-hour DUI Class.
S.T.O.P.P. Class Information
(Stop Taking Other People´s Property)
Ages 11 - 17
One - 2 Hour Class
An Education/Intervention class designed to address the problems of shoplifting and petty theft by youth
Topics Include:
- Cost of shoplifting
- Statistics
- Shoplifting Does Not Pay
- Dangers of shoplifting
Cost
Real Talk
Real Talk is a six hour workshop designed to:
Engage teenagers and parents about drug and alcohol issues.
Enhance communication between parents and teens.
Topics Include:
- Facts and Fiction about drugs and alcohol
- Alcohol, The Body and Driving
- Preventing underage drinking and driving
- Developing refusal skills
Cost
For More Information Contact
Diversion - S.T.O.P.P & real talk
Betty Allen - Program Coordinator
(209) 526-1476 Ext. 183
Anger Management
Center for Human Services
Community Counseling Clinic
(209) 526-1440 |
