Division of Juvenile Services
Project
Insight
Project Insight is a
community service work program that provides the opportunity for young
people to perform public service work in lieu of other traditional
sanctions. The youth are usually first time offenders who are guilty of
delinquent behavior and have been charged with minor offenses. Referrals
come from the juvenile court judges, court service unit, intake
officers, and occasionally probation officers. Youth are given the
opportunity to make amends by donating time to non-profit work sites
within the community. Work sites are recruited from government agencies
and non-profit organizations. Other aspects of Project Insight include:
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Group
Assignment Project (GAP): In addition to regularly assigned
community service work, GAP allows
three to five youth to work with part-time staff in a closely
supervised setting at traditional sites. This setting accommodates
youth who are very young, have specific problems or who could not
be place because no space is available. GAP began in March 1997.
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Young
Offender Program (YOP): Youth can also be referred
to the YOP. The Program is geared toward those
who are deemed too young or too immature to participate in the
work assignment. Because of its educational value, all ages can be
assigned. The youth is given a written assignment which includes
several sections addressing the youth’s specific offenses as
well as general information about the laws of the State. The
assignment will be completed at home and returned to the program
manager for review. The ultimate goal of this program is to
attempt to prevent young offenders from becoming more deeply
involved with the Juvenile Justice System. YOP began in January
1992.
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Fire
Safety Program: When a youth is referred to Project Insight
charged with arson or destruction of property by fire, the program
manager will arrange participation in a Fire Safety Program. In
conjunction with the Fire Departments of the various localities,
the youth and his/her parents will meet with the Fire Safety
Officer and discuss the danger to self, other people, property,
etc. Also covered will be the cost of fighting fires and the youth
will tour the station.
Contact
Information:
Terry Wagner, Program Manager
Phone:
(757) 564-2484
Email
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