YOUTH SUBSTANCE AWARENESS SAFETY PROGRAM | CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Provides a voluntary program for youth who have received a civil violation for underage drinking or possession of alcohol, or a civil violation for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. The program consists of a substance abuse assessment, screening, an education program, and community service. Once YSASP clients successfully complete the program, their civil violation is voided.
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Last Assured
10/14/2024
Physical Address
439 Main Street, Suite 2, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours
Hours Vary
Voice
Application process
By Telephone; Appointment Required
Fee
Fixed Fee; Payment plans and fee waivers available
Eligibility
Referral Required from Law Enforcement Officer, State's Attorney or Court; Youth Ages 16-20
Agency info
CENTER FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Center for Restorative Justice (CRJ) is a non-profit restorative justice organization that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict in Bennington County. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through alternatives to the formal court process and through intervention services using restorative justice practices. Programs include Court Diversion, Driving with License Suspension (DLS) Diversion Program, Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program (YSASP), school based programs, Restorative Alternative Program (RAP), Reparative Programs, Community Reentry Programs, Afterschool Mentoring Programs, Threads, and other restorative justice programs.