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Diversion Program <br />The Diversion Program is an alternative to <br />the traditional juvenile justice system that <br />works with youth ages 12–17 who have justice <br />system involvement including theft, disorderly <br />conduct, or alcohol/drug use. Using restorative <br />principles, we help youth address the incident <br />and harm caused, rebuild their lives, and <br />get back on track. Youth attend one-to-one <br />consultations, educational seminars with their <br />parents, perform community service, and if <br />applicable, pay restitution. Youth may also <br />complete service projects, write apology letters <br />to those they have harmed, and participate <br />in chemical use testing. The program works to <br />reduce the number of negative contacts youth <br />have with law enforcement while significantly <br />reducing the likelihood that they will reoffend in <br />the future. <br />Community Services <br />Community Connections Program <br />The Community Connections Program is a seven-week, <br />group-based experience for youth that builds social <br />skills, self-confidence, and resilience through career <br />exploration, self-reflection, volunteer activities, and <br />contacts with other community service organizations. <br />It is offered to youth who would benefit from deeper <br />and healthier connections with peers, adults, and <br />their community. Components of the program include <br />community service, work skills identification, and <br />development of key life skills. Youth benefit from social <br />connections with their peers and supportive adults <br />while learning about resources in their community <br />that will help them now and in the future. Youth are <br />also introduced to activities that promote healthy <br />living through nutrition, fitness, routine setting, time <br />management, goal setting and moderation. Combined <br />together, these components foster self-awareness, <br />confidence, social skill development, and resilience. <br />Community Advocate Program <br />Through partnerships with five local law enforcement departments, our Community Advocate Program <br />co-creates public safety by supporting citizens who have needs outside of the scope of law enforcement. <br />The program serves adults who have had repeated contact with law enforcement and have underlying needs <br />that cannot be resolved by law enforcement alone. The advocate provides crisis intervention services, mental <br />health support, referrals for chemical health services, assists with homelessness prevention, and support for <br />survivors of abuse. By serving as a bridge between law enforcement, case managers, caregivers, and <br />family members, the advocate is able to improve the quality of life of our clients while reducing reliance <br />on law enforcement. <br />The last few years have been really tough on our youth. A lot of those <br />connections, and feeling like being a part of a community, have gone away. <br />Youth and their families are really struggling and that’s why programs like <br />these are so important. <br /> — Erika Scheider, Roseville Chief of Police