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An overview of the juvenile justice system in St. Louis County, including the types of offenses that can be referred to the court, the services provided by the detention center, and the interventions used to address juvenile delinquency. It also explains the principles of restorative justice and the various programs that fall under this approach. The document emphasizes the belief in a juvenile's capacity to change and be rehabilitated, and the importance of individualized justice customized to the needs of the juvenile.
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§ The juvenile justice system has an inherent belief in a juvenile’s capacity to change and be “rehabilitated”. § The system provides individualized justice customized to the needs of the juvenile. § The family should be the primary source of guidance and support.
The Family Court
§ Divorce / Custody § Adult Abuse § Juvenile Delinquency § Abuse and Neglect § Adoptions
What is Juvenile Delinquency? § Acts committed by a juvenile that constitute a criminal law violation. Juveniles can also be referred to the Court for status offenses. Status offense are actions that are committed by a juvenile but do not constitute a criminal law violation.
Criminal Acts § All offenses that if committed by an adult would be considered an ordinance violation, Misdemeanor or Felony. § Some of the more common referrals received by the Court § Misdemeanors § Assault 3rd-MA § Stealing-MA § Possession of Marijuana / Drug Paraphernalia-MA § Property Damage 2nd^ –MB § Sexual Misconduct 1st^ MA § Felonies § Assault 2nd-FC § Burglary 1st-FB § Burglary 2nd-FC § Stealing-FC § Unlawful Use of a Weapon-FD
Informal Action
The Detention Center § The Detention Center of the Family Court of St. Louis County provides for the safe and secure custody of juveniles alleged to have committed an offense that brings them within the Jurisdiction of the Court. § Juveniles are only detained if it is believed that they present a threat to themselves or the community. § Juveniles remain in Detention until the Court hears their case or until appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.
Detention Center Services § Basic Needs § shelter § food § clothing § Support Services § drug/alcohol counseling § arts and crafts § self-help programs § recreational programs § volunteer programs by community members § Mentoring and educational services § voluntary religious services § Educational Services § year round school program offered by SSD
Formal & Informal Court Interventions: Educational Programs § Project LEARN § GED/HiSET
Formal & Informal Court Interventions: Restorative Justice Programs (cont) § Victim Offender Dialogue § Juvenile Conference Committee § Victim Impact Panels § Victim Impact Classes § Mediation Programs § Restitution § Community Service
Formal & Informal Court Interventions: Clinical and Therapeutic § Individual Therapy § Family Therapy § Psychological Evaluations § Group Counseling Programs § Social Skills/Anger Management § Project GUNS § Healthy Lives § Treatment & Support (Sexually Harmful Youth)
Juvenile Delinquency § Youth who have engaged in delinquent behavior require a consistent and measured response. § The Family Court of St. Louis County strives to provide services that give balanced attention to protection of the community, accountability for offenses committed and development of competencies that enable youth to become responsible and productive members of the community.