Juvenile Crime Prevention

The Juvenile Department, working together with the Washington County Commission on Children and Families and a broad coalition of community partners, including school districts and youth service agencies, has developed and implemented a comprehensive set of programs designed to prevent juvenile crime.

Specific Juvenile Crime Prevention Partnership Programs:

Middle/Alternative School Resource Services

Providers: Youth Contact

Contact: Judy Harris, Youth Contact; jharris@youthcontact.org
Phone: (503) 640-4222  Fax: (503) 640-0334

Any community provider may make a referral through one of the contacts listed or through contacts in any Washington County Middle or Alternative School

Services: Screening, needs assessment, service planning, and referral for specific services; school-based skill building groups; individual and family sessions to connect participants to appropriate services.