YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM

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THE COMMUNITY RECONSTRUCTION YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING TO YOUTH WHO HAVE CONTACT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR LESS SERIOUS CHARGES. THE SERVICES ARE YOUTH-CENTERED BUT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED. 

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOUTH CONSIST OF BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: CASEWORKERS PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE RISK AND NEED ASSESSMENT BEFORE DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN. CASEWORKERS REFER CLIENTS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PROVIDE PARENT EDUCATION.

THE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO YOUTH AGES 11–17 WHO RESIDE IN BROWARD COUNTY.

THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS OR THEIR FAMILIES.

COMMUNITY RECONSTRUCTION ACCEPTS REFERRALS FROM THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND CIVIL CITATIONS.