Diversion

Diversion offers youth, who have been cited for a violation of the law, the opportunity to "make it right" in their community.

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

• Assessments and Referrals
• Anger Management and S.T.O.P.P. classes.
• Counseling Information
• Community Referrals/ Information
• Real Talk: Six-hour class designed to: engage teenagers and parents regarding drug and alcohol issues and enhance communication between parents and teens.

Cost

• There is an assessment fee of $25 charged for Diversion with an additional fee of $45.00 required if the S.T.O.P.P. Class is assigned.
• 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.
• For Real Talk a $60.00 fee is required for a six-hour drug and alcohol education class.

S.T.O.P.P. class (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

• Class Fee $ 45.00

Real Talk Class

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

• Class Fee $ 60.00