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.
In October 2007, Project Insight Programs
were reorganized to meet state mandated nonresidential standards.
Specifically, three distinct programs were identified: Community Service
Hours, Law Related Education I, and Law Related Education II. All
three programs are ordered in lieu of more traditional judicial
sanctions. The referring party sets the number of hours youth are
required to work and/or program assignments.
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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Law Related Education I: Youth can also be referred
to Law Related Education I.
LRE I combined previous programs and now requires a youth to
attend two (2) classes and complete informational homework that
is charge specific. Both classes are group interactive and a
parent must attend the second class.
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Law Related Education II: When a youth is referred to Project Insight
charged with arson or destruction of property by fire, the program
manager will arrange participation in Law Related Education II.
LRE II is strictly for fire and
firearm related offenses with referrals made to the fire and
police departments. 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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