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Diversion Trumps Detention

 

Washington County MN continues to be a leader in keeping non-violent juvenile offenders out of detention facilities without compromising public safety.  Thanks to an extensive public-private network of diversion options, local youth are encouraged to learn from a poor decision and develop skills and attitudes to do better.  

For over thirty years, Washington County Community Corrections and local law enforcement agencies have partnered with a network of youth service bureaus to provide neighborhood based sanctions and support to young people and their families following a citation.  The Youth Service Bureau works with families from Stillwater, South Washington and Oakdale-Maplewood school districts.  

Local law enforcement often refers youth directly to YSB for services.  Officers can even consult with YSB staff from their squad car, to ensure that best options are assigned to the young offender.  The County Attorney also redirects many juvenile cases to diversion in lieu of a court appearance and juvenile “record.”  

Most first offenses are truly “stupid mistakes:” a prank that went awry, a stab at fitting in or perhaps just a failure to think.  Occasionally, an offense is an indicator of an emerging issue that needs to be addressed.  Early intervention and diversion are designed to both deal with mistakes and detect underlying concerns.  Chemical and mental health screenings can connect appropriate youth to more intensive services.



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News & Events
Internet Safety Summary Available
Weren't able to attend the Internet Safety Brown Bag 3.0 or wish you had written something down? Check out a summary from the event here.
Brown Bag 3.0 Thank You!
Apperciation to Woodbury Lutheran Church, Caribou Coffee of Cottage Grove, and Sam's Club and Famous Dave's of Woodbury for their donations, 
Garden Tour set for Sunday, June 27, 2010
Visit our Events page to learn more and see pictures of 2009 gardens.
Golf Tournament is June 3, 2010 @ Tartan Park
Mark your calendars and check back for registration information
Huntley 2009 Service to Youth Awardee
Congratulations to Michael Huntly, YSB Therapy Director, for being named our 2009 Service to Youth Awardee!
Copyright © 2009
Youth Service Bureau

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  Cottage Grove Service Center
7064 W Pt Douglas Rd #201
Cottage Grove, MN
651-458-5224
  Historic Courthouse
101 W Pine St
Stillwater, MN
651-439-8800
  Woodbury Gateway Center
1976 Wooddale Dr #4
Woodbury, MN
651-735-9534
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Provided through local facilities
715-781-0409
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