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| Bucksport diversion program helps steer young offenders toward the right path |
| By ellsworthamerican.com- Charles Eichacker |
| Published: 02/22/2016 |
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BUCKSPORT — A local program that steers young people who have broken the law away from the criminal justice system and into work opportunities that force them to build connections within the community is showing results. Only one-tenth of those who have participated in the program have re-offended, according to DOC records. First-time participants do eight hours of education and 16 hours of community service. The latter requirement is essential, according to Barbara Ames, the town’s youth programs coordinator, who administers the Diversion to Assets program. It is also more engaging than it sounds. Depending on their own interests, participants have worked alongside all manner of adult mentors: authors, hairdressers, equine veterinarians, Maine wardens, sports coaches. Read More. |
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