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 - 60 hours)
• Age-appropriate, gender specific workshops (dependent upon offense)

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 Law & Justice Academy.