MANAGEMENT OF JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM
The City desires to provide short-term diversion and early intervention
services to youth ages 18 and under who are exhibiting pre-delinquent, emotional, behavioral
or school-related problem behaviors. This program will also provide services to youth that
are victims of abuse and sexual assault. Families are also included to help prevent future law
enforcement or justice system involvement. Referrals will be received from the Police
Department, local schools and the community. A comprehensive approach is desired, which
should include individual, family and group counseling, anger management groups, drug,
alcohol and tobacco education groups, victim restitution, community service hours, legal
awareness workshops, crisis intervention and resource and referral linkage. These service
efforts should provide early intervention for at-risk families and youths. It is preferred that
the vendor have an office within 30 miles of Huntington Beach.
