Court-Based Intervention

Early Services Program

The Early Services Program is an informal probation program for youth ages 12 or younger who are brought to Juvenile Court due to a misdemeanor offense (shoplifting, simple assault). Caseworkers provide counseling and direction to the youth and work with the parents to ensure they have adequate parenting skills and are connected to necessary community resources.

Diversion Tracking and Monitoring

Court-Based Intervention is an informal probation program for first- or second-time misdemeanor offenders (shoplifting, simple assault) ages 12–17 who have not been adjudicated delinquent. Services include:

A youth’s case will be closed without further disposition if he/she successfully completes the program requirements.

Eligibility

Youth must be involved with Polk County Juvenile Court and referrals made by Juvenile Court Intake Officers. The program is funded through a contract with Polk County Juvenile Court.