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Juvenile Justice Services
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Laconia |
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Belknap County Restorative Justice
64 Court Street
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone #: 603-527-5493
Web Address: http://www.belknapcounty.org
E-Mail: bloanes@co.belknap.nh.us
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Services provided by this agency: Community Service Organizations,Juvenile Justice Services,Mentoring,Vocational Assistance
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Description:
The program encompasses a balanced commitment to repair the harm done to the victim, repair the harm done to the community, and hold the offender accountable while building skills and competencies helping the offender become a "Good Citizen".
Eligibility
Youth ages 10-18. The youth must accept responsibility for what they did. The youth must also be willing to repair the harm that they caused the victim and the community. The youth will be required to complete a "Good Citizen" contract.
Cost
No cost
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Youth Services Bureau
306 Union Avenue
Laconia, NH 03246
Phone #: 603-524-9457
Web Address: http://www.youthservicesbureau.org
E-Mail: director@youthservicesbureau.org
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Services provided by this agency: Advocacy, Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment, Community Service Organizations, Counseling, Juvenile Justice Services, Youth Leadership & Development
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Description:
Programs include:
Out of School Suspension Program
To serve as an accountability and prevention program for suspended students. It is an opportunity to make up outstanding work, keep up with current assignments and participate in community service during the school day.
Upswing
To provide youth and their families with an avenue for resolving problems that they may be having before the situation reaches the state where court involvement becomes necessary through a CHINS petition.
Juvenile Court Diversion
Court Diversion is an early-intervention program that works with first time juvenile offenders. The program allows the juvenile to take responsibility and learn from their mistakes without going to court and potentially having a juvenile record.
Belknap County Teen Court
Teen Court is a program in which youth are sentenced by their peers. It is a voluntary alternative to the criminal justice system for young people who have committed an offense. Teen Court promotes responsible citizenship on the part of the defendant and the volunteers.
The Challenge Course
Challenge is an educational, community based early intervenion alcohol and other drug abuse program. The program serves as an early intervention for those youth who are at risk and intends to prevent the progression of substance use / abuse.
Belknap County Family Mediation Program
Mediation is a process that provides families with an opportunity to address issues that are contributing to conflict in the home. Mediators are neutral facilitators who help families reach solutions to their conflicts.
Prime for Life
A program designed to gently but powerfully challenge common beliefs and attitudes that directly contribute to high-risk alcohol and drug use. The content, process, and sequence of Prime for Life are carefully developed to achieve both prevention and intervention goals. |
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Tilton |
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Youth Assistance Program of Northfield, Sanbornton, and Tilton, Inc.
287 Main Street
Tilton, NH
Phone #: 603-286-8577
Web Address: n/a
E-Mail: mcdouglass@verizon.net
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Services provided by this agency: Alcohol and Drugs - Education, Support, and Treatment,Community Service Organizations,Counseling,Juvenile Justice Services,Youth Leadership & Development
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Description:
Programs include:
Court Diversion
First time offenders are given the opportunity to participate in the program instead of being referred to court. They are required to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community.
Challenge
This is an early intervention drug and alcohol program for youth between the ages of 13-18. it is targeted for teenagers who are beginning an involvement with illegal substances.
Violence Prevention
To teach youth to express anger and overly aggressive feelings in constructive ways. |
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