Many of the programs and services outlined on this web site also serve to prevent juvenile delinquent behavior among youth in Monroe County. The YSB Youth Shelter provides a place for youth to confront and alleviate crisis situations that could potentially lead to delinquent activity if left unresolved. Project Safe Place provides a place for youth to turn if they wish to avoid delinquent behavior or violent situations. The Adult Basic Education Program offers youth who have dropped out a means for obtaining their GED, thereby increasing their chances to succeed and decreasing the likelihood of engaging in delinquent behavior.

The Youth Outreach Program offers educational alternatives for middle school students who have been expelled from school. The mission of Youth Outreach Program is to provide a purposeful and structured learning environment where youth are encouraged to realize their potential. Students are supported and challenged academically. The behavior/character education classes, coupled with personal counseling, help students develop personal, social, and citizenship skills. Planned activities are designed to aid students in developing respect for self and others. The goal of Youth Outreach is to enhance each student's academic, behavior, and interpersonal skills so s/he can return to and succeed in a school environment.

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