Youth Offender Program

MYC diversion for Youth Offenders ages 10—17

referred by local law enforcement, schools, and Probation include:

• Confidential review of case by MYC Case Manager and a Youth Attorney;
•  Preparation for Court Hearing with an MYC Case Manager and a Youth Attorney;
• Guidance towards successful Sentence Completion by a  MYC Case Manager and trained  peers, including referrals for any services needed by the youth or family;

Mandatory sentence components:

· MYC Juror Service (3 - 9 hours)

· Community Service (12 - 50 hours)

· Age-appropriate, gender specific workshops (12 hours) 

Other sentence components  may include:

· Anger Management Classes

· Healthy Risks

· Healthy Boundaries and Positive Self Expression

· Substance Abuse Counseling

· Individual Counseling & Family Counseling

· Letters of Apology, special projects

Youth Offenders who successfully complete their sentence

are encouraged to join MYC’s Youth Law Program.