I.C.C. JUVENILE RETENTION OFFICETM
JRO provides services to all youth regardless of their financial status. Services can be determined on a case-by-case basis, and may be available FREE OF CHARGE following the completion of a financial assessment. We also accept referrals from City & State agencies, no cost to the agency. To learn more about services, please schedule a appointment time to meet with a JRO representative.
Juvenile Retention Office is overseen by licensed officer's who provide 1 on 1 Juvenile Diversion and Youth Mentoring. Juvenile Diversion is intended to reduce school violations, suspensions, expulsions, arrests and push-out and increase student attendance. Our Youth Mentoring & Diversion Programs creates success habits and better career opportunity that builds their social economic life skills development.
If a juvenile successfully completes any JRO diversion he/she will:
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Develop critical thinking skills
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Learn to work as a team
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Develop public speaking skills
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Learn about professional careers
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Meet and interact with different people
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Earn community service
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Gain experience before heading into adulthood
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Job assistance & preparation
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JRO can also provide Career Education Opportunities, Awards & support to youth who have also completed any other mandated city court and state programs.
We're NOT Just Any Youth Program
We're Empowering Youth with Diversion to increase Retention in Society
For more information on services. Schedule an appointment to speak with a JRO officer or specialist.