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Alternatives
to Detention Work Crew Supervisor: Claire Williamson
The Alternative to Detention Work Crew
Program provides an opportunity for eligible youth to perform
community restitution on a supervised work crew in lieu of serving
secure detention sentences.
The Alternatives to Detention Program was established to provide
eligible youth with an alternative, yet less restrictive, means
of resolving detention sentences. Since 1996 these programs
have allowed youth to serve the community without compromising
public safety.
Work Crew is NOT the
same as regular Community Restitution. The crews consist
of 3-5 youths that are supervised at all times. Work Crew
Supervisor makes all of the arrangements for work crew sites
while still providing supervision.
Not everyone will qualify; it depends
on the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, and attitude.
Referrals are screened by the Alternatives to Detention Work
Crew Supervisor, who determines eligibility.
All work performed on the Work Crew
is done with nonprofit and/or County Agencies.
The Facts about the Alternatives
to Detention Work Crew Program:
- Low Risk Juvenile Offenders provide a valuable resource to
the community
- Taxpayers can save thousands of dollars per year through
detention savings
- Work Crew helps to beautify the community we live in
- Youths on the A.D Work Crew are supervised at all times
- Juvenile Workers occupy their time learning new skills
- National studies show that the Work Crew programs, such
as Island County's, help reduce crime and recidivism
For more information, please contact the Alternatives to Detention
Work Crew Supervisor for Island County @ 360
679 7325
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