What is Youth Projects Diversion (YPD)?

A program to divert juveniles from Genesee County Family Court Intake Department with a goal to avoid further contact with the Court system.

Referral to Program

Referrals to the program may be made by a Family Court referee or casework supervisor. Juveniles on formal calendar probation are not eligible for referral to the program.

Admission Criteria

· School age (10 to 16 years)

· First time offenders…or a juvenile who has a previous referral to the Court which was handled in an informal basis, and which the child successfully completed

· Parents willingness to participate

Elements of the program

· Orientation/Intake for all families

· Weekly individual counseling

· Weekly telephone and/or school contact

· Monitor academic progress as needed

· Monitor compliance with Court orders

· The Youth Project Diversion program will ordinarily remain involved with the juvenile and family for no more than 3 months

Student Responsibilities

· Report weekly to Youth Projects Diversion caseworker

· Compliance with Family Court Rules of Probation

· Community Service

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