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Juvenile Justice Programs

At Jefferson Center, we understand that becoming involved with the legal system can be a confusing and frightening time for youth in crisis and their families. It is even more difficult for those whose child/youth also has a serious emotional disturbance or mental illness. Families are faced with navigating complex systems at a time when they may also be first learning about mental illness and treatment. Often they don’t know where to turn for help and do not have access to appropriate services.

A variety of programs and educational tools are available through Jefferson Center that

• provide access to clinical assessment and services,
• help link youth and families to community resources, and
• prevent further involvement deeper into the juvenile justice system.

Youth who are involved in Juvenile Justice Systems have higher rates of mental health disorders than youth in the general population. By addressing their mental health needs in a coordinated and effective manner, they may often be diverted from deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system, while being linked with appropriate mental health services. The goal of Jefferson Center’s Juvenile Justice Programs is to increase access to mental health care for youth involved in the legal system, and help decrease delinquency and criminal behavior.

 

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Special Thanks to Our Funders

Colorado Department of Public Safety
Division of Criminal Justice
Juvenile Accountability Block Grant
Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention