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3-INTERCONNECTED PROGRAMS WITH 3-FOLDED GOALS
Target Popluation
Youth & Teens (age 12 -17 yrs old)
Some of our programs target all youths from as early as ten years of age.
Who Can Refer?
Youth may be referred by Department of Social Services, District Court, Probation/Parole Officers, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Community members, School Personnel or Self-Referrals.
Some of the DAP-4-Youth Goals
- Provide opportunities for at-risk youth to develop a positive relationship with an adult mentor
- Prevent violence, substance abuse, bullying and other destructive behaviors
- Rebuild brokenness in their relationships with others
- Provide youth with a community advocate who will provide support, friendship, advice and encouragement
- Deter youth criminal activity, engage youth with law enforcement, and reduce youth incarceration and recidivism rates.
- Improve grades & communication with teachers
DAP4Youth Program Services
DAP4Youth Program Provides:
- Assessments & Case Management
- DAP4Youth Success- Educational Services/Tutoring, Academic Improvement
- Mentoring or Peer Support Partners
- Group Forum
- Volunteer Opportunities (Youth Court)
- Crisis Intervention
- Families F1rst Self-Sufficiency
- DAP4Youth Court -A Jury of their Peers
- Educational Opportunities
Helping Today's Youth change the Trajectory of a Destructive Path...R.I.S.E!
DAP4Youth Alternative 2 Suspension (A2S)Program
The A2S Program will operate on the same calendar as the Thomasville City and Davidson County School Systems. The program targets youth between 12-17 years old. The goals include:
- Decision Making
- Conflict resolution
- Self-empowerment
- problem solving or behavior contract
- alternative programming
- Counseling
- Parental involvement
DAP4Youth Court Program is a diversionary program for youthful offenders designed to prevent further involvement in the formal juvenile justice system. Teen court programs involve proceedings where young people are sentenced by their peers, typically in either a school or courthouse setting. DAP4Youth Teen Court is both a viable diversionary program for first-time and minor offenders.
The Mission of the DAP4Youth Court Program is to meet the needs of court-involved and at-risk youth by providing necessary services such as cognitive-behavioral interventions, conflict resolution sessions, anger management, anti bulling and counseling.
The Philosophy of the DAP4Youth Court Program is based on the fundamental principles a youthful law violator is less likely to continue to be a repeat offender when a jury of their peers decides the appropriate punishment. It is anticipated that Teen Court will interrupt developing patterns of criminal behavior by promoting feelings of self-esteem, motivation for self-improvement and a healthy attitude toward authority. Teen Court challenges the offenders, as well as the volunteer teens to perform at their highest level of ability.
After Care Plan, refer the juvenile for on-going support and aftercare to an appropriate community resource as needs are identified. At a minimum, the program, juvenile, parent(s)/legal guardian(s), juvenile’s Court Counselor, and/or other referring entity must be involved in the development and implementation of this plan prior to the termination of the juvenile from the Court Program
