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Welcome to the Belknap County Youth Services Homepage!
What is Youth Services?
Belknap County Youth Services began on January 1, 2010 through a merger of two previously existing agencies: Belknap County Restorative Justice and Youth Services Bureau. The merger was a cost effective way to bring the services of both agencies together and to provide a more efficient and streamlined referral process. Through the programs we offer, our goals are to: 1) encourage a sense of responsibility and accountability on the part of the offender for their illegal acts, 2) save the county money/resources by minimizing the offender’s involvement into the justice system, 3) help build stronger communities by leading in the effort to address the needs of crime victims and community reparation, and 4) provide appropriate education to reduce the amount of re-offending (recidivism).
Programs We Offer:
DIVERSION:
|
Length of Program |
Regular Case Management Meetings |
Random Drug Testing |
Jail/Prison Tour |
Employed, Seeking Employment, or Full-Time Student |
Life Skills Classes |
Community Service |
Restitution |
Program Fee |
Juvenile
|
3-6 mo |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Possible |
Variable |
Yes, if applicable |
No |
Adult Misdemeanor |
6-12 mo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
3 |
50-100 Hrs |
Yes, if applicable |
$350 |
Adult Felony
|
10-12 mo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
5 |
Up to 250 |
Yes, if applicable |
$450 |
FAST First-Time Alcohol & Substance Treatment |
3-4 mo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
1 Substance Abuse Ed |
No |
Yes, if applicable |
$375 |
*The above table shows the basic requirements for completing the diversion program. Additional stipulations may be added by the Case Manager and/or the Victim/Community Panel.
TAKE CONTROL
Take Control! is a five session anger management program for area youth. Take Control! classes are designed to help youth respond better to conflict and crisis and recognize when they are angry, what makes them upset and how to resolve conflict constructively. Take Control! participants will also learn how to communicate more effectively, learn strategies to control their emotions and learn how to see things from another person’s point of view. Referrals may be made by parents/caregivers, schools, court, law enforcement and community agencies.
CHALLENGE COURSE
The Challenge Course is a 12 to 15-hour educational program that provides an opportunity for teens to come together in a small group and explore their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs. The course is specifically designed for those teens who have encountered some type of trouble in which alcohol and/or drugs have played a part. Referrals for this course come from police, parents, and sometimes as part of a diversion contract.
UPSWING
The Upswing Program is an accountability based, intervention program for Belknap county youth who are at risk of becoming involved with the court system under a CHINS Petition. ~Referrals are received from several sources in the community: schools, police, DCYF, parents, and other community organizations. ~The case manager works with youth on a variety of issues: anger management, truancy, consistent problems at school, trouble following reasonable rules of parents, running away, and early signs of alcohol/drug use. ~On July 1, 2011 the CHINS statute (Child in Need of Services) that the Upswing Program was based on will change dramatically. Due to the changes being made to CHINS the Upswing Program is in the process of being reformatted. Please stay tuned to see the updates and
changes being made to the upswing Program.
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