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Juvenile & Criminal Justice

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Our juvenile justice system works like a maze with too many entrances in, but far too few exits out. Diversion programs for young people caught in the system use therapy and counseling to address and resolve the behavior that led the individual into the maze, offering a viable alternative to conviction, jail time, and a criminal record.

Our intervention and diversion services address challenges–such as education, racial disparities, and mental health needs–that help keep children and youth out of the criminal justice system, and help those already in the system to exit the maze permanently.

Alternatives to Incarceration

Research shows that young people who are incarcerated or placed in detention centers are at heightened risk of trauma, depression, suicide, and recidivism. Our ATI programs offer therapy and evidence-based approaches that address the underlying causes of young people’s involvement with the justice system and help them avoid incarceration.

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Preventing Justice System Involvement

Young people who are at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system benefit from immediate and responsive evidence-based programs. The Foundling’s services address challenges young people experience with their families and in their communities and teach lifelong strategies that help them avoid justice involvement.