Juvenile Court School-Based Liaison

The JCSL program operates out of Des Moines middle schools and high schools, providing on-site supervision to youth under the jurisdiction of the court system or who are determined to be at-risk for Juvenile Court involvement. Youth receive:
- Individual counseling,
- Skill-building,
- Attendance and behavior monitoring,
- Crisis intervention, and
- Family support.
Eligibility
Referrals are received from Juvenile Court Officers or school administrators. Services are funded through a contract with Juvenile Court and Des Moines Public Schools.


