approximately 650 clients enter the program each year

80% successfully complete the program.  Those who do not are returned to court for prosecution

97% have not re-offended after being out of the program for two years

$460,000 in restitution was collected and returned to victims in 2005

clients  will complete community service

clients are required to address the reasons for their behavior (alcohol, drugs, poverty, etc.)

clients participate in individual and group counseling

collaboration with a network of 24 youth-serving agencies to provide services

approximately 1,500 youths and their families are screened each year

75% successfully complete the program and stay out of the court system

$9,500 in restitution was collected and returned to victims in 2005

a cost-effective alternative to the Juvenile Justice System

school attendance is mandatory for all school-age youth

families receive individual, group and family counseling depending on specific needs